UpdateKit support

Open UpdateKit’s Settings, then Notifications. Enable notifications and choose the operating systems and available release channels you want. You can change these choices at any time.

UpdateKit alerts you to newly observed eligible releases after registration. It does not replay the existing release archive as notifications. Check your selections, internet connection and notification permission, including Focus and notification delivery settings.

The Watch app can register for its own alerts over an available Wi-Fi or cellular connection. In Watch notification settings, choose whether to mirror your iPhone’s choices or use separate choices. Network availability and watchOS notification settings affect delivery.

Channel availability depends on the operating system and verified public release sources. UpdateKit keeps unavailable choices disabled. HomeView currently offers stable-release notifications only.

UpdateKit uses release and device records to show supported models. Use the device filter in an operating system’s release history, or open a release to see its device list. Some records have incomplete coverage, so unknown support is not a confirmation that a device is compatible.

Widgets use cached release information and refresh under the operating system’s scheduling rules. Open UpdateKit with an internet connection to refresh the app’s data. A widget refresh may not appear immediately.

No. UpdateKit is a release-reference app. Install operating-system updates and manage beta enrollment through Apple’s own settings and services.

UpdateKit combines public Apple release sources with the AppleDB archive. Source links are available on release details, and AppleDB’s license is included in the app’s Settings.

Bundled and previously cached release information remains available offline. Refreshing current data, registering for alerts and receiving notifications require an internet connection.