Software Update

KillMyOTA is a MacDirtyCow add-on that blocks OTA software updates on iOS 16.0-16.1.2

KillMyOTA app icon.

If you’re one to stay on the lowest possible firmware and avoid software updates because you’re hopeful that a jailbreak could eventually come for your iPhone or iPad, then you’ve proven your wisdom. But that won’t stop a badge from appearing on your Settings app at some point after your device learns that it has a pending software update.