How to block iOS 15 updates?

[eicca]

Just thinking ahead here. iOS 14.7 has finally fixed literally every problem I’ve had, some of which have existed for years. And in a few short months my phone will be bothering me to update to iOS 15 and it’ll all start over again.

A while ago iOS updates could be blocked by installing a tvOS profile. Does a trick like that still work?

I fully intend to put iOS 15 on my iPad, but I want my phone on 14.7 for as long as I can stand.

 

[Slartibart]

Disable automatic updates in the preferences.

 

[snakes-]

What is with update reminders when stay on 14.7 red dot notification? Will these popup?

 

[eicca]

Disable automatic updates in the preferences.

What is with update reminders when stay on 14.7 red dot notification? Will these popup?

That’s what I want to know. Doesn’t it still bug you with a badge and a pop up? Even if disabled?

 

[dcp10]

That’s what I want to know. Doesn’t it still bug you with a badge and a pop up? Even if disabled?

My understanding is automatic update controls install. As far as I recall, the update will still auto download and have the notification present

 

[eicca]

Suck. Also I read the beta profile blocking trick no longer works. Can anyone confirm?

 

[eicca]

Or what if I were to install the iOS 14 beta profile? Would that block 15?

 

[||\||]

Suck. Also I read the beta profile blocking trick no longer works. Can anyone confirm?

This ability to block was removed in iOS 12 or 13. It no longer works.

 

[Slartibart]

It doesn’t- at least not on iPadOS 14. I have to actively check wether there is an update available and then -again actively - select to install it.

 

[nebulosan]

When iOS 15 is released, you will be able to stay on iOS 14 and receive security updates only:

Apple will now let you choose which parts of your phone will update

Like iOS 14 but need security? Apple's got you this time.

mashable.com

For how long, who knows

 

[eicca]

When iOS 15 is released, you will be able to stay on iOS 14 and receive security updates only:

Apple will now let you choose which parts of your phone will update

Like iOS 14 but need security? Apple's got you this time.

mashable.com

For how long, who knows

I totally forgot that detail. That makes me happy. I’ll let my iPad be the bug checker device and leave my iPhone on 14.7 until I feel so inclined to update.