How to remove downloaded software updates on iPhone and iPad

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Software updates on iPhone and iPad are essential, but you may not want to download them due to the storage capacity of your device. However, iOS automatically downloads software updates to your device to save space.

If so, see How to remove software updates downloaded to iPhone and iPad.

Note: If you are using the latest iOS version, there is no option to remove the update. In addition, if the update was just downloaded, you can remove the update. Installing the update removes the option to remove it.

Additional Information: If you’re running iOS 15 Beta on your iPhone and it’s not convenient, check with the explainer on how to downgrade to iOS 14.

How to remove software update downloads from iPhone

  1. Open Configuration..
  2. Tap Universal..
  3. Tap iPhone / iPad storage..
  4. Below this section, scroll to find the iOS version, Tap It.

    Remove software update downloads from iPhone

  5. Tap Remove updates..
  6. Tap Remove updates Check the process again.

    From the iPhone settings app[更新を削除]Tap

Note: If you are using iOS 10 or earlier Storage and iCloud usage [設定]Below.Then tap Storage management Find and remove software updates.

FAQ about iOS software updates

NS. Can I download the software update again after removing it?

Of course, you can also remove the software update and then download it again.

Q. Is it okay to remove the software update?

Removing software updates is not a problem. If your device is out of space or you plan to update to the latest version, you can remove it.

Q. How do I remove a software update and then download it again?

To remove the software update and then download it again, go to. Configuration → Tap Universal → Tap Software update → Tap Download and install..

that’s it! This is a way to remove software updates from iPhone and iPad. Are you facing a problem related to this? Share your question in the comments below.

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