XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy   
   From: nuh-uh@nope.com   
      
   On 2023-09-19 10:45, Wally J wrote:   
   > nospam  wrote   
   >   
   >>>> upgrading to ios 17 is *optional*. if you don't like the new features,   
   >>>> then don't upgrade to it.   
   >>>>   
   >>>   
   >>> How is it optional? Wonšt everyone have to upgrade to it eventually to   
   >>> maintain software support?   
   >>   
   >> nope. there is no requirement to upgrade nor is it forced.  when it   
   >> asks to confirm the upgrade, decline it. you can remain at whatever   
   >> version you want. ios developers have multiple devices with various   
   >> older versions for testing (which is annoying but that's how it is).   
   >   
   > Hi badgolferman,   
   >   
   > You are correct. It's nospam who is wrong (again).   
   >   
   > If you want to be fully supported *you _must_ upgrade from iOS 16 to 17*   
      
   Sorry, but that's simply a lie.   
      
   Not a mistake: you are LYING.   
      
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