Can I Stop iOS Update Download?
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Apple is not providing any button to stop upgrading iOS in the middle of the process. However, if you want to stop the iOS Update in the middle or delete the iOS Update Downloaded file to save free space, you can do that.

Can you stop iOS update in progress?

You can quickly stop iOS 11 update in progress with the following steps. Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update to check the download status. … Then you’ll be brought to the software update page, tap on “Delete Update” and the software updating process will be stopped.

What happens if you stop an iOS update?

Attempting to stop an iOS update in the middle of an installation of an iOS update will almost certainly render the iPhone or iPad useless and in need of restore (or even DFU restore), potentially causing data loss. Do not interrupt an iOS update once it has already started installing.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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