How to Turn off Automatic iOS updates

Every iOS update comes with refreshing features and bug fixes that make iPhones perform better. Some versions of iOS will replace a feature with another new feature which does the similar work on the phone. While updates are good and needful most of the time, some people prefer not to upgrade their phones due to various reasons. If you find the automatic iOS update unnecessary on your iPhone, Apple gives you the option to disable this function. This article is going to help you stop automatic iOS updates.

How to disable automatic iOS update.

• Unlock your iPhone and open the Settings app.
• Scroll down and tap on General.
• Select the Software Update option.
• You will find out which version of iOS is used on your phone in this page.
• Tap on the Automatic Update option.
• Turn off the toggle next to Download iOS Updates.

Your phone will not download the latest version of iOS anymore and hence your phone will not be installed and updated with it. It is important to note that iOS updates always come with stronger security policies and new features that would make tasks easier.
Once the above mentioned instructions are followed you have to update your phone manually. Though automatic updates are turned off, your iPhone will notify you about the iOS update that is available to make your phone better equipped.

Updating your iPhone manually is quite simple. Open Settings and go to General->Software Update->Download and Install the latest version of iOS that is available for your iPhone.

To read more about automatic iOS updates and manual updates, visit Apple Support.