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How to Update Apps on Android

Keep your apps running smoothly and quickly

By Coletta Teske Whitehead Coletta Teske Whitehead Writer Central Washington University Coletta Teske is a Lifewire writer focusing on consumer electronics. She has 30 years' experience writing for Adobe, Boeing, Microsoft, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 21, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

To update manually, open the Google Play Store and go to My apps & games. Select the Updates tab and choose Update or Update all.To update automatically, open the Google Play Store's Settings. Select Auto-update apps and adjust your preferences as desired.To find your Android version, open Settings and tap About phone or About tablet. The Android operating system and its apps are constantly updated. Sometimes these patches include simple tweaks, new features, or security fixes and code adjustments to keep your information safe. Here's how to update apps on Android manually or automatically. How to Stop Auto Updates on Android

How to Manually Update Android Apps

If you want to update an app manually, go to Google Play. Here's how: Connect to Wi-Fi or use a cellular connection to update the operating system and apps. Use Wi-Fi if you have a limited amount of data usage. Open the Google Play Store app. Select Menu (the icon that looks like three horizontal lines), then choose My apps & games. Select the Updates tab if needed, then do one of the following: Tap Update All to download patches for all the apps that have available updates.Tap Update next to a specific app to only update that app. Want to know what's new in the updated app? Tap the down arrow to the right of the app name to find out. You may be asked to accept an app's terms of service. Read the list of information it collects or peripherals it accesses, then tap Accept to finish updating.

How to Update Apps on Android Automatically

Your mobile device can automatically update apps when an update becomes available. Give your device permission to proceed without your help. Here's how: Open the Google Play Store app. Select Menu > Settings. Select Auto-update apps, then choose how you want to update. Your options are: Over any network (data charges may apply).Over Wi-Fi only. To turn off auto-updates, select Don't auto-update apps. Select Done when finished.

How to Find Your Android OS Version

Wondering what version of Android your phone or tablet has? You need to know this information in case you have to prepare your device before you upgrade it, or if an app requires a specific Android version. To find this information: Opening the Settings app. To check if you have the latest version, tap either About phone or About tablet. You'll see the Android version listed. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Update Instagram How to Use BlueStacks to Run Android Apps on Windows How to Allow Camera Access on Snapchat How to Turn off Automatic Updates on Android How to Share an App on Android How to Download Music to Your Android Phone 3 Best Free Antivirus Apps for Android Phones How to Update Snapchat How to Install TutuApp on iOS and Android Devices How to Install Kodi on Android How to Connect an Android Phone to a Roku TV How to Install and Use Microsoft Edge for Android How to Connect an Apple TV to Wi-Fi Without a Remote How to Delete Apps on an Android Phone Using the XBox SmartGlass Controller How to Update Chrome Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies