topic Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: How can I disable automatic updates? in Galaxy S23

Is it possible to disable automatic updates?

Nick7hegrea6 — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:42:31 GMT

I've tried searching all over, and there seem to be absolutely no solutions for this anywhere. This is the second time an update has been forced, and it is likely going to make me late. I ended up being an hour late for work with the August update, as my phone wasn't "on" to play my alarms. I'm almost certain this will happen again with future updates. If I could even delay it by a few days I could have it install when I don't have work the next day, but that isn't even an option. This feels so scummy for them to be forcing updates like this.

Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

RichardBernardHolden — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:37:04 GMT

Theres a option to schedule the update installation when you first download the update, but in terms of the auto updating you mentioned, maybe you have a setting on where it downloads over WiFi which can disabled by going in settings, software update, and than the setting for it is right there

Re: Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

Nick7hegrea6 — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:38:33 GMT

theres no option for that, the only options are to download and install it now or view the previous update

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RichardBernardHolden — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:39:44 GMT

There is actually, underneath the download and install button

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Nick7hegrea6 — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:40:55 GMT

There isn't actually, all that's there is empty space.

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RichardBernardHolden — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:41:45 GMT

Okay weird than, i guess just update it and get it outta the way than deal with it later

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Nick7hegrea6 — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:43:31 GMT

The problem isnt that i dont want to update, its that when it does my alarms dont go off and im late for work. if i could postpone it by a few days or something then it wouldnt be an issue

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RichardBernardHolden — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:46:55 GMT

Yeah well i guess you'll just have to deal with it, its most likely a security patch which are pretty important in themselves so just update it and than you won't have to worry about it, i know you don't want to, but it has to be done

Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

realaud — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:34:37 GMT

You cannot turn off automatic updates. Usually when an update is available, you get a notification and you have 3 options - download and install now, schedule install or it will automatically installed on xx/xx date.

You can hit the install now option at your convenience before the automatic install or schedule it for a convenient time.

You can also just keep checking for updates and if one is available, you can once again install now or schedule it.

Since you don't have the auto download over wi-fi slider to disable, I can assume you have a carrier phone, and they disabled that function because they want all phones on their network to be updated.
If it is carrier locked, and you think it's scummy, take it up with them or buy an unlocked device which would give you more control.

Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

Nick7hegrea6 — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:49:02 GMT

Thank you, I guess I didn't realize it was a carrier issue.

I don't have any issues with updating my phone, I understand the importance of the security updates (I don't like being forced to update the UI when those updates get pushed out- but that doesn't really matter for this.) The only problem is that I can't push it back past a certain date, which is only a few days away. I unfortunately only have 1 day of the week where I actually would have time to update during the day or overnight, but since I can't push back the update to that day I'm forced to kinda just either be late or be without a phone for an hour, which isn't an option.

I only think it it's scummy that I'm not allowed basic control over a "feature" that is actively negatively affecting me, on a phone that I paid the carrier over $1000 for. I don't want to completely forego all updates or something, I just want to be able to do them when I can actually afford the time to do so. I used to be able to schedule updates for specific days, now my only option is to schedule it for a specific time on the current day, or just wait until it decides that I have time to update.

Thank you again for letting me know it's a carrier issue. I really can't afford to change carriers or buy a new phone, so that solution doesn't work for me. I will try to take it up with my carrier though I guess. Again, the ONLY issue I even have with any of this is that I don't even have the option to push it back by 3 or 4 days. That's the part I feel is scummy.

Re: Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

realaud — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 23:00:32 GMT

Yeah, that's just one of the reasons I buy unlocked phones. I don't want to be beholden to the whim of what the carrier decides to install or disable. You are absolutely right, you pay 1k for a phone, you should have complete control of it. But, I can also see the carrier side of it, think about all the people who don't update, either because they don't want to take a chance on an update screwing things up, because they don't know how to look for an update, or just plain don't remember or feel like it. This leads to a lot of unsecure phones on the network, which might cause a little havoc. The auto updates just ensure that the phones play nice with the network (also they can better help troubleshoot issues).

Is your carrier Verizon? They seem to be the most restrictive at that stuff.

Also, you might be able to stall the updates by putting the phone in airplane mode at night and turning off Wi-Fi and cellular data.- If you are not on the network, the update can't come down. Your alarms will still work and the update can install when you are awake. Of course, the problem with that approach is your phone won't back up at night, but it will back up at any point where your phone has been idle for at least 2 hours with the screen off. Pick your nightmare.😊

Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

Brandieejoe — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 13:24:42 GMT

I turn my automatic updates off in the Play Store. Idk about other types of updates that you may be talking about but app updates is definitely within the Play Store and I actually have all of my disabled because I like knowing when I get an update and I like being able to research the outcome of certain updates before they happen to my phone.

I attached a screenshot, but it's just in the Play Store. You go to your apps, the dot up in the corner on the right side, and then you can uncheck/ check that box Good luck!

Re: Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

Nick7hegrea6 — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 17:49:27 GMT

Yeah, play store updates I dont care about since they dont actually affect me using my phone. I was talking about the automatic system updates

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Nick7hegrea6 — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:00:43 GMT

I'll definitely try the airplane mode thing the next time this is an issue.

I 100% understand the carrier side of things, and thats why I dont have any problems with updates themselves. Just the process of forcing my phone to restart, and then not having any alarms, which is what happened today. I didn't have to work, but I had a choir concert I needed to be at this morning, which I ended up being about a half hour late for. Thankfully it wasn't a big deal, but it's not exactly fun waking up and realizing I might tank a 100 point performance attendance grade because T-Mobile decided they were too impatient.

Again, this whole thing is just infuriating because what if I had something genuinely important that I miss because of an update? Like this morning I missed my cat's insulin shots that need to be done at specific times. Hopefully it won't be a problem, but what if it was something like a daily medication I need to take at a specific time? At that point they're kind of interfering with medical stuff and that just doesn't seem right.

Overall what's most upsetting is just the fact I can't do anything about it. I could try contacting tmobile but I highly doubt they'll actually do anything. I just feel completely helpless here 😕

Re: Re: Re: Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

realaud — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:20:18 GMT

The thing is, since you get no warning and you do not know when the update is coming, you'd have to put your phone in airplane mode every night.

Here's the thing about updates. I think they try to be as least disruptive as possible, which is why the updates come down in the wee hours. I have T-Mobile with an unlocked phone. The updates seem to come down at night, but mine don't install automatically even though I do have the slider set to auto download over wi fi. I just always get the notification that it's ready to install, it does not happen on its own. I just always figured it didnt install and restart because my phone was locked. Is your phone locked when you sleep?

Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

Wild1Willie — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 23:01:57 GMT

I unfortunately have diabetes and a Dexcom unit. Dexcom is telling me not to install the next update as it is not yet compatible with my Dexcom app. This is a medical issue and I should be able to prevent the update until it is compatible. However, that does not seem to be doable.

Re: Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

Solarius318 — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:36:49 GMT

I and another family member have the same issue. Dexcom (and medtronic) are both saying DO NOT update to the newest software, and if we do out continous glucose monitor will no longer tell us critical medical information. After 12 hours or 8 times saying, update later, it automatically just does it. At&t says it's samsungs fault, samsung says it's at&t (evidence says it's carrier since unlocked has the ability to disable it). You can disable using developer options, but then dexcoms apps won't work as long as dev options are enabled.

Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

realaud — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:48:10 GMT

It is a Samsung thing, not a carrier thing that automatic updates cannot be disabled. You can't even do it on unlocked devices. The best you might be able to do is to go to the software update settings and turn off auto download over wi-fi. That way, it won't download automatically when you are connected to wi-fi - it it's not downloaded, it cannot install. I do not believe that it downloads over mobile data, as the phone has no way of knowing your data plan limitations. I think they may make it deliberately obtuse so that the user does not know that that is disabling the auto-update. Now, I don't know for sure this is the way to disable it, as I keep it enabled because I don't mind the auto update, but I would think it has some merit. You have nothing to lose by trying it.

Re: Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

Nick7hegrea6 — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:44:26 GMT

i wish i could even do that but i don't even have the option to turn off updates over wifi. the option is literally not there, the only button i see is to download and install now

Re: Re: Re: How can I disable automatic updates?

realaud — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:55:26 GMT

You don't have the option as pictured? That's a locked carrier thing.