How to Update Apps on Your Android Phone

Keeping your Android apps up-to-date is important for maintaining their functionality and security. While some apps may work fine without being updated, others may lose important features if you skip even one update. Many apps will still need to be updated when a new version of Android is released, even if there are no new features or bugs to fix.

There are different ways to update your apps, and you can even set your system to check for updates automatically. In this guide, we’ll explain how to update your apps so you can keep your phone running smoothly and stay protected from security threats. We’ll use simple language and short sentences to make it easy to follow along, and we’ll focus on the most important information first.

How to update apps on Android

Manually updating your Android apps is done in the Google Play Store app. Open the app and tap on your profile icon in the top right.

Step 1: Open Google Play Store

• Tap on the Google Play Store icon to open the app.

Step 2: Access the Menu

• In the top-left corner of the Google Play Store, you’ll typically find three horizontal lines (hamburger menu). Tap on this icon to access the menu.

 

Step 3: Go to “My apps & games”

• Within the menu, you should see a list of options. Tap on “My apps & games.” This will take you to the page where you can manage your installed apps.

 

Step 4: View Available Updates

• On the “My apps & games” page, you’ll see two tabs at the top: “Updates” and “Installed.” Tap on “Updates” to view the list of apps that have available updates.

 

Step 5: Update Individual Apps

• You’ll now see a list of apps with available updates. Next to each app, there will be an “Update” button. Tap the “Update” button next to the app you want to update.

Step 6: Review Permissions (Optional)

• If the updated app requires new permissions, you’ll be prompted to review and accept them. You can read through the permissions and tap “Accept” to proceed or “Cancel” to stop the update.

Step 7: Wait for the Update

• The app will begin to download and install the update. The progress will be displayed on the app’s icon on the “Updates” tab.

Step 8: Complete the Update

• Once the update is downloaded and installed, you’ll see a notification confirming the update is complete.

Step 9: Repeat for Other Apps (Optional)

• You can repeat the process for any other apps with available updates by going back to the “Updates” tab and tapping “Update” for those apps.

That’s it! You’ve successfully updated your Android apps manually. This process ensures that your apps are running the latest versions with bug fixes and new features.

How to automatically update apps on Android

Step 1: Access the Google Play Store

• Open the Google Play Store app and tap on your profile to enable auto-updates for your apps.

Step 2: Go to “Settings”

• Within the menu, tap on “Settings.” This will take you to the Google Play Store settings.

Step 3: Auto-update Apps

• Scroll down in the Settings menu until you find the “Auto-update apps” option. Tap on it.

Step 4: Choose Auto-update Setting

• You will be presented with three options:
  • “Do not auto-update apps”: This will disable automatic updates.
  • “Auto-update apps at any time. Data charges may apply.”: This will update apps whenever a new version is available, even if you’re not connected to Wi-Fi. It may use mobile data.
  • “Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only”: This option will update apps only when you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network, which is recommended to save mobile data.

Step 5: Select Your Preferred Option

• Choose the auto-update setting that suits your preferences. If you want apps to update automatically, select one of the second or third options based on your data usage and connectivity.

Step 6: Confirm Your Choice

• If prompted, confirm your choice by tapping “OK” or “Yes.”

Step 7: Exit Google Play Store

• You can exit the Google Play Store by pressing the home button or using the back button to return to your home screen.

With this setting enabled, your Android device will automatically update apps based on the selected option, ensuring that you always have the latest versions of your apps without manual intervention.

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