Is there a way to opt out of the system and other"mandatory" updates?

[Android Central Question]

Everytime there's a new "mandatory" system or security update if screws up my phone. There should be a way to keep whatever os version works best for you and not have to update to the latest and very seldom greatest versions. ESPECIALLY when they took them out before they are bug free.

 

[belodion]

It depends on the phone, and whether carrier-locked.