Hidden iOS 13.6 feature lets you take control over updates

Hidden iOS 13.6 feature lets you take control over updates

Do you want iOS to download and install future iOS updates automatically, or just download them in the background so you can install them when the time suits you? iOS 13.6 allows you to take control over this with a couple of taps.

As usual, finding where the settings are takes longer than making the changes.

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These new settings live in a new entry inSettings > General > Software UpdatecalledCustomize Automatic Updates. This replaces the previousAutomatic Updatesoption.

Click on this and you are presented with options.

Here you have two options:

If you're not the sort of person who needs their iPhone at night, you can have both options enabled and never again need to worry about updates as they will be applied for you as you sleep. If you need a bit more granularity, then the options are there.


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