iOS Automatic Downloads
Does anyone here know how to stop iPads & iPhones from automatically downloading updates to iOS ?
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I don't believe the router firmware in Jetpacks or most other mobile hotspots support website blocking(blacklisting). I suppose one could try using a separate router as a wireless bridge, and set website blocking that way. But cumbersome as you'd have to use both devices for WiFi access. Essentially, the the router is getting its internet connection from the MiFi device
Another way may be to set the MiFi to use custom DNS such as the Free openDNS instead of Verizon. Then setup web content filtering in your online account by blacklisting mesu.apple.com. This should block Apple iOS updates for all devices connected to WiFi via the MiFi hotspot device. This being in theory, as never tried it personally. But can be tested using another website.
Update: openDNS content filtering(blacklisting) is based on the MiFi IP address. So if it changes, such as when traveling, you'll have to select the new IP address to filter, by making the changes in your online account for it to work. Takes less than a minute, but I suppose, could also become a task if having to update often?
Another way may be to set the MiFi to use custom DNS such as the Free openDNS instead of Verizon. Then setup web content filtering in your online account by blacklisting mesu.apple.com. This should block Apple iOS updates for all devices connected to WiFi via the MiFi hotspot device. This being in theory, as never tried it personally. But can be tested using another website.
Update: openDNS content filtering(blacklisting) is based on the MiFi IP address. So if it changes, such as when traveling, you'll have to select the new IP address to filter, by making the changes in your online account for it to work. Takes less than a minute, but I suppose, could also become a task if having to update often?
