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This wikiHow article teaches you how to install app updates on your Android device by updating the apps that have new versions available, or by turning on automatic updates.

Quick Steps

  1. Open the Google Play Store app.
  2. Tap your profile icon.
  3. Tap Manage apps & device.
  4. Tap Update all.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Updating Apps in the Google Play Store

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  1. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
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  2. It's under the "Play Points" section.
  3. It's under the "Updates Available" header next to a 2x2 grid icon.
    • This will say "All apps up to date" if there are no updates available.
    • Tap See details if you want to see more information about which apps have an update or if you want to update each app individually.[1]
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Setting Automatic Updates

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  1. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  2. It's the second option on the menu and tapping it will expand the menu.
  3. Another window with more options will appear.
  4. Tap to choose an option and it will fill to indicate that it is selected.
    • Tap Over any network to automatically update using your mobile data connection, which could incur data charges from your mobile carrier.
    • Tap Over Wi-Fi only to allow automatic updates only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
    • To stop automatic app updates altogether, tap Don't auto-update apps.
  5. This saves and applies your changes as the window closes.[2]
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    My apps won't update at all. I have WiFi and it's set to auto update but it doesn't and I can't download what I want to download. Any suggestions?
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    Community Answer
    Go to the app store, go the page of the app you wish to update, click "update".
  • Question
    What happens if you don't update your apps?
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    In most cases, the apps won't work as intended. Many updates usually include bug patches, fixes for security flaws and so on. It will leave your phone vulnerable and is risky. Failing to/avoiding updating is not recommended unless you know what you are doing with phone security.
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Darlene Antonelli, MA
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene Antonelli is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Darlene has experience teaching college courses, writing technology-related articles, and working hands-on in the technology field. She earned an MA in Writing from Rowan University in 2012 and wrote her thesis on online communities and the personalities curated in such communities. This article has been viewed 118,347 times.
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