Canceling Ongoing App Updates on Your iPad
If you've initiated an app update on your iPad but now wish to cancel it, there are several methods you can use to halt the process. Here’s how you can effectively cancel an ongoing app update and maintain control over your device.
From the Home Screen
- Pause the Update: When an app is updating, it displays a circular progress bar over the app icon. To pause the update, simply tap the app icon.
- Cancel the Download: After pausing the update, tap and hold the app icon until the context menu appears. Select Cancel Download to stop the update process.
From the App Store
- Access the Updates Page: Open the App Store and navigate to the updates page by tapping your profile icon at the top of the screen.
- Stop the Update: Tap the tiny progress circle next to the updating app to pause the download. If you had selected Update All, this method will stop all ongoing updates.
Disabling Internet Connectivity
- Open Control Center: Swipe down from the top right corner of your iPad (or swipe up from the bottom on older models) to open the Control Center.
- Turn Off Wi-Fi and Cellular Data: Tap the Wi-Fi and cellular data icons to disable them. Alternatively, you can enable Airplane mode, which will switch off both Wi-Fi and cellular data. This will pause the update, giving you time to cancel it using the methods above.
Additional Tips
- Check for Recent Updates: Even after canceling the update, you might see a tiny dot signifying the app has been recently updated. However, rest assured that the app hasn’t been successfully updated, and you’re still on the older version.
- Quick Action: If you need to cancel multiple app updates quickly, disabling internet connectivity or using the App Store method can be more efficient than canceling each update individually.
Preventing Future Updates
While canceling an ongoing update is straightforward, preventing future automatic updates can also be managed:
- Turn Off Automatic Updates: Go to Settings > App Store and toggle off App Updates. This will ensure you receive notifications for updates instead of them being applied automatically.
By following these steps, you can effectively cancel ongoing app updates on your iPad and maintain control over when and how your apps are updated.