On 2025-12-12 17:35, Your Name wrote:
<> Testing this now. Prior state = "Download Only" under 26.1
Those who prefer to have automatic software updated turned off may want
to double-check the setting is still off after manually updating to iOS
26.2 (and possibly iPadOS 26.2 and other Apple operating systems as well). >>
PSA: iOS 26.2 Turns on Automatic Software Updates for Some Users
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After installing iOS 26.2, if you're just tapping through screens,
you could miss the update turning on automatic software updates.
At the "Software Update Complete" stage where you normally tap on
I did not see (or look for) a Continue button or warnings. Careless of
me not to look harder. The iPhone is now at 26.2.
Automatic updates remains in "Download Only". (As the article suggests).
So no issue (well, unless I discover (an)other setting(s) changed) in
this state - since the "Download only" option appeared many years ago
that has been my default. Nobody wants a phone to suddenly go into an
update cycle at a random time (Though Apple are smart enough to do so in
the night if Automatic and there is sufficient charge.
RANT SECTION
It pisses me off when companies change settings like this when updating.
Over many years of Apple use (Mac, phone, etc) I've seen setting
changes (of all manner) after updates (esp. major annual) requiring
constant auditing to be sure settings remain as desired.
I chalk most of these up to random carelessness, but what is mentioned
above seems quite deliberate. (though did not happen to me).
It pisses me off when companies change settings like this when updating.
Over many years of Apple use (Mac, phone, etc) I've seen setting
changes (of all manner) after updates (esp. major annual) requiring
constant auditing to be sure settings remain as desired.
I chalk most of these up to random carelessness, but what is mentioned
above seems quite deliberate. (though did not happen to me).
EVERY iOS/iPadOS update used to turn Bluetooth on. That finally stopped in 18.something. Used to drive me crazy.
I also recall major version updates enabling the auto update setting. I always check that one.
On 06.01.26 03:20, Tyrone wrote:
It pisses me off when companies change settings like this when updating. >>> Over many years of Apple use (Mac, phone, etc) I've seen setting
changes (of all manner) after updates (esp. major annual) requiring
constant auditing to be sure settings remain as desired.
I chalk most of these up to random carelessness, but what is mentioned
above seems quite deliberate. (though did not happen to me).
EVERY iOS/iPadOS update used to turn Bluetooth on. That finally stopped in >> 18.something. Used to drive me crazy.
I also recall major version updates enabling the auto update setting. I
always check that one.
What is your problem with this? It is inherently logic. Someone who is updating the OS is usually wanting up-to-date apps. It is also a matter
of compatibility and security. It never happened to the OS-settings.
Your X-posting sucks and was eliminated.
On Jan 6, 2026 at 5:25:07 AM EST, "J||rg Lorenz" <hugybear@gmx.net> wrote:
On 06.01.26 03:20, Tyrone wrote:
It pisses me off when companies change settings like this when updating. >>>> Over many years of Apple use (Mac, phone, etc) I've seen setting
changes (of all manner) after updates (esp. major annual) requiring
constant auditing to be sure settings remain as desired.
I chalk most of these up to random carelessness, but what is mentioned >>>> above seems quite deliberate. (though did not happen to me).
EVERY iOS/iPadOS update used to turn Bluetooth on. That finally stopped in >>> 18.something. Used to drive me crazy.
I also recall major version updates enabling the auto update setting. I >>> always check that one.
What is your problem with this? It is inherently logic. Someone who is
updating the OS is usually wanting up-to-date apps. It is also a matter
of compatibility and security. It never happened to the OS-settings.
It inherently illogical. Don't change my settings.
On Jan 6, 2026 at 5:25:07 AM EST, "J||rg Lorenz" <hugybear@gmx.net> wrote:
On 06.01.26 03:20, Tyrone wrote:
It pisses me off when companies change settings like this when updating. >>>> Over many years of Apple use (Mac, phone, etc) I've seen setting
changes (of all manner) after updates (esp. major annual) requiring
constant auditing to be sure settings remain as desired.
I chalk most of these up to random carelessness, but what is mentioned >>>> above seems quite deliberate. (though did not happen to me).
EVERY iOS/iPadOS update used to turn Bluetooth on. That finally stopped in >>> 18.something. Used to drive me crazy.
I also recall major version updates enabling the auto update setting. I >>> always check that one.
What is your problem with this? It is inherently logic. Someone who is
updating the OS is usually wanting up-to-date apps. It is also a matter
of compatibility and security. It never happened to the OS-settings.
It inherently illogical. Don't change my settings.
Your X-posting sucks and was eliminated.
"My" crossposting? I replied to someone.
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