How can I stop my iPad from opening the Software Update screen every time?
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MellowCactus47
I have a sixth-generation iPad with 32 GB of storage, and I usually have only about 4–5 GB free. I use it for drawing and often open Settings to adjust the display, but Settings automatically opens to the Software Update page every time. Automatic updates are already disabled, and I don't have enough space to download the available update. Is there a way to dismiss or disable this repeated update prompt without installing the update?
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Check Settings > General > iPad Storage and look for a downloaded software update. If one is listed, deleting it may remove the repeated prompt. If no update appears there, the notification may not be removable without either installing the update or freeing enough space to deal with it.
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You could try updating through a Mac or PC, since the computer handles much of the update process and may require less free space on the iPad. That said, there is still a minimum amount of storage required, and updating would permanently use some space, so it makes sense to hold off if your storage is already tight.
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MellowCactus47: I haven’t tried using a computer yet. I could do that, but I’d prefer to delay the update because I usually only have a few gigabytes free and don’t want the new system taking up more of that space.