Top 2 Ways to Stop iOS 17/16/15 Update on iPhone/iPad

Way 1: Block iOS Updates Using Tenorshare iCareFone

As a professional iOS data management tool, iCareFone can help you transfer/import/export iOS files between computer and device, back up iPhone/iPad to PC for free, and restore iOS backup t anytime.

There are also some other useful and free features on iCareFone, such as iOS updates blocker, HEIC converter, real-time screen and iPhone test report. Try it now!

• Download iCareFone on your computer. Launch it and connect your device to the computer.

  

• Then go to its more tools section and click on “Block iOS Upadtes”.

  

• Now click on “Send Profile to Device” button.

  

• Open your iPhone and go to Settings - VPN & Device Management. Find the tvOS 15 Beta software profile and install it.

  

• Restart the iPhone and you will see a “Feedback” icon on your iPhone screen, which means you’ve successfully blocked iOS automatic updates.

  

Way 2: How to Cancel iOS Update in Progress

iOS 17/16/15 update stuck on preparing update or downloading? You can quickly stop iOS update in progress with the following steps.

• Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update to check the download status.

• Now you can see the software is still downloading.

  
• Go back to the Home screen by pressing the Home button. Then go to Settings -> General -> Storage & iCloud Usage.

• Click "Manage Storage" and scroll down the screen to find the iOS 11 icon.

  

• Then you'll be brought to the software update page, tap on "Delete Update" and the software updating process will be stopped.