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steffen229
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

How to cancel iOS 27 update on iPhone 12 Pro when automatic updates are disabled?

Hi, my iphone 12 Pro works with ios 26.7.1 and it has any automatic update options disabled and now is showing that ios 27 was loaded (?!) and i have to decide install now or overnight. when i try to delete this loaded update, it´s not showing under settings-general-storage. what can i do to cancel this update?


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Original Title: Cancel IOS 27 Update

Posted on Oct 9, 2026 1:50 AM

4 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 9, 2026 4:51 AM in response to steffen229

Hi there please try this


Step 1: Force Close Settings & Turn on Airplane Mode

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen (or double-click the Home button) to open the App Switcher.
  2. Swipe the Settings app completely off the screen to force close it.
  3. Pull down from the top right corner of your screen to open the Control Center and tap the Airplane Mode icon. Disconnecting from Wi-Fi and cellular networks halts any ongoing background background preparation or server handshake for the update. 


Step 2: Perform a Force Restart

A standard power-down will keep the update notice cached. You must execute a hard reboot to clear the background update queue: 

  1. Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
  2. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
  3. Press and hold the Side (Power) button.
  4. Keep holding the Side button even when the slide to power off screen appears. Only let go when the Apple logo appears on the screen. 


Jeff Donald
User level: Level 9 (64,078 points)

Oct 9, 2026 7:51 AM in response to steffen229

Lobsterghost1 is correct. I sort by size and upgrade will be near top of list. Also, turn off all updates, including security updates.


lobsterghost1
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)

Oct 9, 2026 4:58 AM in response to WheelieNick

Nick.......iPhone 12 does not have a home button, so swiping up from the bottom of the screen won't open control center as you suggest. Pulling down from the top right hand corner will, however. I'm wondering if you copied an AI generated answer for this?


Also, if they don't want the update to install, since they haven't downloaded it, your answer doesn't really apply. They can, however, remove the downloaded update without installing it, by Opening Settings > General > iPhone Storage and look for the update, tap it and then Delete Update.

bigboss258
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Nov 3, 2026 4:43 AM in response to Jeff Donald

the first thing is my apple ipad update2027 it is making stuk and going b his scrooling him self


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256372999