Install the profile
Use Safari on the target device. The download alone does not install the profile.
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Download the profile
Open this page in Safari on the iPhone or iPad you want to change, then start the download.
Safari → Download profile - 02
Open the profile
Open Settings and tap Profile Downloaded. If it is hidden, check VPN & Device Management.
Settings → Profile Downloaded - 03
Review before installing
Check the profile name, signer, payload, and removal note before you continue.
Profile ? More Details - 04
Install and restart
Tap Install, follow the prompts, and restart if Settings asks for one.
Install → Confirm → Restart
Check Software Update
After installation and restart, open Software Update. The update prompt may change or disappear.
If an update still appears, review the installed profile and the notes below before trying anything else.
Remove the profile
Remove the configuration profile whenever you want to return to the default Apple software update flow.
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Open device management
Go to Settings and open the installed profiles list.
Settings → General → VPN & Device Management - 02
Select the profile
Open the Block OTA profile and confirm it is the one you want to remove.
Configuration Profile → Block OTA - 03
Remove and restart
Tap Remove Profile, enter the passcode if needed, and restart before checking for updates again.
Remove Profile → Restart
After removal, restart the device and check Software Update again. It can take a moment for the change to show up.
Notes to keep in mind
Apple may change profile handling, update delivery, or device-management behavior in later iOS releases.
Before installing, check where the file came from and confirm it can be removed from Settings later.
Back up important data before changing update behavior, especially on devices used for testing or development.
Need help?
If the profile does not show up or the update still appears, note the iOS version, device model, and profile details before you contact support.
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