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This is a discussion forum so technically this is the place for this. Software updates that degrade performance are not good.
It's all just as safe as it comes from Apple, and certainly easier since you don't have to do anything at all after installing the profile.
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You can just remove the profile (and restart) and it's like it was never there.
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OP is directly addressing Apple. This isn't up for interpretation or debate. It's clear in the quoted text. In my experience, sending a message to the intended recipient is far more productive than sending it to the wrong recipient, or in this case not sending it at all. Perhaps OP could address Apple indirectly through a billboard or some other indirect means that would be picked up by the media... at a great expense.
So NO, this isn't the place, OP could post on Apple's discussion boards or do what many of us do and send an email to Tim Cook. I have done so myself and was contacted by Mr. Philip Schiller personally. So it does work. Though, I still don't believe Apple is going to care about a single user of a generations old iPhone who likely has no investment in Apple's ecosystem beyond a few $1 apps.
I did this - if I can do it anyone can. A totally legit hack - standsrd apple file, standsrd install. You’re just installing a different beta profile. I did this for my 6+ before I packed it away
or op can post here as they did. If it didn’t belong here mods would close the thread. Until that happens the post belongs here.
I do find it annoying Apple can’t leave you alone, or at least an option to decline/ignore a particular iOS update.
Some of the apps on my kids iPads are otherwise functioning fine and they’ve had a few years worth of creative artwork on them.
Some of the apps on my kids iPads are otherwise functioning fine and they’ve had a few years worth of creative artwork on them.
There is a temporary solution with ignoring an iOS update. You have to access settings-General-Storage & iCloud-Manage Storage.
You Can then delete the iOS update, but understand, it will return eventually after a set amount of time to remind you.
I know how to do that, harder to remind a kid who just wants to dismiss a dialog box quickly to return to a game or video quickly.
The message is more intrusive than it should be, in fact as recently as iOS 8 it was a lot easier / less intimidating to dismiss. Apple wants to assume the only reason you aren't updating is because you don't have the time, and that's simply not the case for all users.
That being said, I have so far managed to avoid putting in my passcode (which is a decent-enough safeguard) and updating by accident. Plus, the prompt only comes up once when Apple releases a new update to iOS 11, and not every day or week.
That being said, I have so far managed to avoid putting in my passcode (which is a decent-enough safeguard) and updating by accident. Plus, the prompt only comes up once when Apple releases a new update to iOS 11, and not every day or week.
Longer term workarounds exist for that as well in the form of tvOS profile, for example.
I agree with this, I had an iphone 5s for years and was nagged by upgrade messages just like the OP, finally gave in and then battery life worsened, and I eventually replaced it with an iphone SE. If it weren't for the upgrade I probably would've stuck with the 5s, so yeah it's a bit shady on apple's part to do this. Pressures you into either coping with a crappier version of your phone or simply buying a new one. That said I do love my SE
Well, I can see why Apple pushes the update hard as also security updates are bundled with the OS update. But looking at the kinds of hoops people are willing to jump through to remain on a vulnerable platform to run abandoned 32-bit apps, maybe it wouldn’t be such a bad idea for Apple to offer security updates also for older iOS versions. However, it would be a bit of a burden for devs as they wouldn’t be able to adopt new APIs as quickly as they currenty can.
Sometimes I just want to do some things at my own pace. Our kids don’t have Safari on their iPads enabled, but we do want net access for app updates, Location Services, iCloud etc.
There are many reasons why 32-bit apps aren’t updated, and it’s a shame some of the apps were around since our kids were toddlers and for fun to go back to.
And it’s not like we don’t have extra iOS devices around the house, and more recent models with latest iOS versions.
It's not important which phone he's running. He spent hundreds of dollars when he bought it.
Why should we accept a software update which slows down our phones to impractical use with no way back?
Think of my words when your $1000 iPhone x in three years will experience the same issue...
You have a huge problem lol sorry to say. That is your fault for not clicking the right button.
Apple even requests confirmation to update and from there on is the users input to determine what happens. Stop finding excuses and live with it.
The fact when people spurt hoping they will fix it. Most likely they wouldn’t just because of a minor software update.
[doublepost=1511692574][/doublepost]its not a new thing already, newer OS updates have more complex features that the previous don’t
For the record even the 6s is being sold and that’s on ios 11.0... i see that running well up to ios 13.x.x before the a9 is bound to be “crippled” by any means. Its a powerful chip
Apple even requests confirmation to update and from there on is the users input to determine what happens. Stop finding excuses and live with it.
The fact when people spurt hoping they will fix it. Most likely they wouldn’t just because of a minor software update.
[doublepost=1511692574][/doublepost]its not a new thing already, newer OS updates have more complex features that the previous don’t
For the record even the 6s is being sold and that’s on ios 11.0... i see that running well up to ios 13.x.x before the a9 is bound to be “crippled” by any means. Its a powerful chip
Some people can be a bit slow. No doubt there are many reasons the more recent iOS versions are better for all - eventually. Nor is there any doubt apps stuck on 32-bit had writing on the wall they would not be supported for well over a year.
But the point is, why force (however passive aggressively) device owners to update when they didn't want to? This is not necessarily about resisting the latest OS. We have active devices in our household from iPhone X, SE and iPad Pro, down to current generation iPod touch (6th Gen) and iPad Air (1st Gen). Some do and all can run iOS 11.
But I don't want to.
If Apple is allowing customers to turn off App developers pestering them for App Store reviews, surely they can extend that to pestering users who clearly did not want to update iOS.
It was you that pushed the wrong button and now you come here to complain about it.
Best of luck but you are at fault.
Best of luck but you are at fault.
This. If you are paying even a small amount of attention, this will NEVER happen. Playing the helpless child doesn't reflect on Apple.
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This again. Pay attention, be an adult.
How could they be so helpless to put reverse in the same gear box as drive? I mean I can accidentally back into a wall if i want to go forward. That’s poor design.
If you didn’t guess, I’m on the side of the OP not paying attention. Not Apple’s fault.
If you didn’t guess, I’m on the side of the OP not paying attention. Not Apple’s fault.
Hits the real issue going on here. It’s not just Apple doing this, Microsoft did something similar with Windows 10.
It’s been a problem in recent years and it doesn’t seem to be getting better.
Additionally, I wish there was a law preventing companies from restricting OS reverts. Just because Apple licenses you the OS, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have consumer rights.
Apple, or any company, shouldn’t be allowed to “prevent” you from installing a previous version of the software.
As for the OP’s issue, a company shouldn’t be able to bombard you with constant reminders to update software, without a way from unsubscribing from the notifications (similar to how companies need to put an unsubscribe button in a promotional email).
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Well, since Apple never make a 14" Macbook, and from the signs of the iMac Pro, they will probably never make a completely modular Mac Pro, sounds like you have nothing to worry about buying anything from Apple ever.
I do agree with BBoucher that some ability to revert OS versions would really be nice. I have had several iDevices that became either actually unusable or very aggravating to use after their final iOS update. I understand some of the reasons, but face facts: my Gen 5 iPod Touch really isn't any more secure on iOS 9 (two versions old) than it would have been on iOS 8, and 9 really brought the thing to its knees.