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Using Android Auto-Update Apps

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Using Android Auto-Update Apps

In this tutorial, you will learn how to enable auto-update for your Android apps. Auto-update ensures that your apps are always up to date with the latest features and bug fixes, saving you time and effort in manually updating them. We will cover the step-by-step process for enabling auto-update, as well as some additional options for customizing the update settings.

Step 1: Accessing the Play Store Settings

  1. Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
  2. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) located in the top-left corner of the screen.
  3. From the menu, select "Settings" to access the Play Store settings.

Step 2: Enabling Auto-Update

  1. In the Play Store settings, scroll down and tap on the "Auto-update apps" option.

  2. You will see three available options:

    • Do not auto-update apps: This option disables auto-updates for all apps.
    • Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only: With this option selected, apps will only update when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
    • Auto-update apps at any time: This option allows apps to update using both Wi-Fi and mobile data.

    Select the option that suits your preferences. For this tutorial, we will choose "Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only".

  3. Once you have selected your preferred option, tap on the "Done" button to save the changes.

Additional Options for Customization

Apart from the basic auto-update settings, the Play Store offers some additional options for customizing the update process.

Update App Notification

Enabling this option will show a notification whenever an app is updated. You can tap on the notification to view the app update details.

To enable this option:

  1. In the Play Store settings, scroll down to the "Notifications" section.
  2. Check the box next to "Update available" to enable the update app notification.

Auto-Update System Apps

System apps are pre-installed apps on your Android device, such as the Play Store itself or Google Chrome. By default, auto-update is enabled for system apps, ensuring they stay up to date.

To disable auto-update for system apps:

  1. In the Play Store settings, scroll down to the "Auto-update Google Play system apps" section.
  2. Select the option "Don't auto-update Google Play system apps" to disable auto-update for system apps.

Conclusion

Enabling auto-update for your Android apps is a convenient way to ensure they are always up to date with the latest features and bug fixes. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily configure your device to automatically update apps over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Additionally, you can customize the update settings further by enabling update notifications and choosing whether system apps should be auto-updated. Enjoy the hassle-free experience of having your apps updated automatically!