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When Apple releases a software update for iPhone and iPad, there are several ways to react. By default, your device offers you to download and install the update when you choose.
However, there is a simple – but well-hidden – trick to show more options to fully control when the update is downloaded and installed.
You can use this shortcut to tell your Apple device to only download the update, or to download it now and install it later. Or you can decide to keep the default setting.
How to configure the installation of updates?
1. Go to settings
Go into Settings > General > Software Update.
2. Show hidden menu
Do not click Download and install. Long press it, until a window appears at the bottom of the screen.
3. Choose your new configuration
You can choose to download the update, but not install it by selecting Download only. This option is handy if you don’t have a reliable or fast Wi-Fi connection at home, but also cannot install the update within a day. You can then download the update to your office or a cafe, for example, and then install it at a more convenient time. At the time of installation, you will be asked for your PIN code.
The other option available to you is Download and install tonight. In this case, your iPhone/iPad downloads the update immediately, but does not install it right away. It will install it while you sleep. To be sure that the installation goes smoothly, remember to plug in your device before going to bed.
Should I install iOS updates as soon as they are released?
Several factors must be taken into account. Some users install updates as soon as they are available, others prefer to wait a few days to make sure there are no major bugs or problems.
In some cases, however, and this is the case with the recent version of iOS 16.3.1, the update includes security fixes. At this time, it is advisable to install the update as soon as possible.
Why didn’t the update install overnight?
Have you ever found that when you woke up, the update had not installed, even though it was the option you had chosen?
There’s a simple explanation: either you forgot to plug in your iPhone or iPad before going to bed, or your device wasn’t connected to Wi-Fi.
Before relaunching the update, make sure your iPhone or iPad is charging and connected to Wi-Fi.
Source: ZDNet.com