Not receiving the iOS 16.6.1 update notification?

[iphonefreak450]

First of all, I have the Automatic Updates turned off because I’m afraid that some of these updates might break things or cause some instability.

Even with the Automatic Updates turned off I always still had received the updates notification by seeing the red alert notification badge on the Settings app. Even when not signed in to my Apple ID account.

But for some reason I’m waiting for almost a week now and no update notification for the 16.6.1 update.

My WiFi connection seems stable and working.

Again, I always have the Automatic Updates turned off and as I recall I always had the notifications. Ok, maybe not as consistent, but I got them within a week or so.

Is there a delay or something for the 16.6.1 update?

 

[GoofyCyborg]

Have you done the obvious and rebooted the phone?

 

[iphonefreak450]

Still nothing after reboot.

What else I should check?

I’m also thinking that maybe I should have to turn on Automatic Updates but I’m afraid these updates will cause issues. Because I still would prefer to see or check what updates are being rolled out before I install them.

 

[spikeymike]

But for some reason I’m waiting for almost a week now and no update notification for the 16.6.1 update.

Wait a little longer and see what happens?

Is it really a big deal if you don't get the notification? Apparently you know about the update, so not sure why you need the notification?

 

[iphonefreak450]

Fine, I’ll update it manually then.

But should I leave automatic updates to enabled or disabled?

I would prefer it disabled since I don’t trust these updates most of the time and heard that Apple had to pull back an update before this one because it was causing issues.

 

[spikeymike]

But should I leave automatic updates to enabled or disabled?

The answer to your question is in your reply.

"I’ll update it manually then."
"I would prefer it disabled..."

 

[sdfox7]

Have you checked Settings to see if "Download iOS/iPad Updates" is turned ON while "Install iOS/iPadOS Updates" is turned OFF?

I believe DOWNLOAD must be turned on in order for your iPhone/iPad to query Apple servers for new updates, otherwise it may not even check. I don't install new updates immediately but it's still nice to know what's available.

 

[iphonefreak450]

Just got the notification icon this morning. Have not even adjusted the updates settings as mentioned above.

I guess these updates have like a grace period for about 7 days or so for people like me who are afraid to update their phone right away.

 

[ahodes]

Just got the notification icon this morning. Have not even adjusted the updates settings as mentioned above.

I guess these updates have like a grace period for about 7 days or so for people like me who are afraid to update their phone right away.

Any chance you have a work or school configuration profile installed? Some organizations will set a software update deferral policy that causes all iOS updates to be delayed by a certain number of days to allow them to test first. Exactly a week sounds like a setting that a company may have chosen.

 

[FeliApple]

Have you checked Settings to see if "Download iOS/iPad Updates" is turned ON while "Install iOS/iPadOS Updates" is turned OFF?

I believe DOWNLOAD must be turned on in order for your iPhone/iPad to query Apple servers for new updates, otherwise it may not even check. I don't install new updates immediately but it's still nice to know what's available.

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Sadly, iOS devices check for updates regardless of settings. I’m running iOS 12 on my iPhone Xʀ and it still notifies me that “iOS 16 is now available” after every point update.

My iPad Air 5 runs iPadOS 15 and when I open settings a badge appears which says “iPadOS 16.6.1 is now available”.