How to Disable Automatic Software Updates in iOS 12 on iPhone and iPad

In iOS 12, Apple introduces one of the most exciting features of Automatic Updates. The feature allows you to turn ON or OFF Auto firmware updates. So here I am going to explain to you how you can stop iPhone from automatically downloading iOS updates in iOS 12.

Once you disable Automatic updates option it will not update iOS version even if your device is connected to WiFi. Before now, we don’t have this option but now the company released this option with iOS 12. So without any further discussion let’s check out the steps to deactivate iOS version auto upgrading.

How to Disable Automatic Software Updates in iOS 12 on iPhone and iPad

How to Disable Automatic Software Updates in iOS 12 on iPhone and iPad

Note: As of now, iOS 12 is in beta version so make sure you have downloaded and installed it on your iPhone or iPad to enjoy using this feature.

Step #1: Launch Settings App on your iOS device.

Tap on Settings in iPhone and iPad

Step #2: Tap on General.

Tap on General on iPhone and iPad

Step #3: Now, tap on Software Update.

Tap on Software Update on iPhone and iPad

Step #4: Next, tap on Automatic Updates.

Tap on Automatic Updates on iPhone and iPad

Step #5: Finally, toggle off Automatic Update option.

Turn OFF Automatic Software Updates in iOS 12 on iPhone and iPad

That’s it.

At any time if you want to turn it ON again the follow the same steps and enable Automatic Update option.

How to Enable Automatic Updates on iPhone and iPad in iOS 12

Step #1: Open Settings App → tap on General.

Step #2: Now, tap on Software Update.

Step #3: Next, tap on Automatic Updates.

Step #4: At last, toggle ON Automatic Update option.

Enable Automatic Software Updates in iOS 12 on iPhone and iPad

That’s all!!

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