How to update apps on Android (original) (raw)

You can update your Android apps one at a time, all together, or automatically. When you update your apps to the latest version, it gives you access to the latest features and improves app security and stability.

Important:

If Google determines that an app update fixes a critical security vulnerability, we may make certain app updates. These updates can occur regardless of update settings in the app or on your device. For more information, read the Google Play Terms of Service.
If you use Google Play on a Chromebook, find out about app updates here.
Learn how to update the Google Play app.

Update Android apps manually

How to update your Android apps

Open the Google Play Store app .
At the top right, tap the profile icon.
Tap Manage apps & device.
Under “Updates available,” tap See details.
Next to the app you want to update, tap Update.
- To update all your apps at the same time, tap Update all.

Tips:

When some apps get updated, they require new permissions. You may get a notification that asks whether you accept the new permissions.
To update an app, you may need to restart your device.
If the app has an update available, the "Update" button appears on the app's "Details" page.

Update Android apps automatically

Update all of your Android apps automatically

Tip: If an account on your device has a sign-in error, apps may not update automatically.

Update individual Android apps automatically

Tips:

When some apps get updated, they require new permissions. You may get a notification that asks whether you accept the new permissions.
To update an app, you may need to restart your device.
If the app has an update available, the "Update" button appears on the app's "Details" page.

Update apps with limited amount of mobile data

Important: This option is available to a limited group.

Open the Play Store app .
At the top right, tap the profile icon.
Tap Settings Network preferences Auto-update apps.
Tap Update with limited amount of mobile data.

How it works

Google Play can use a limited portion of your monthly mobile data to automatically update your apps. Google Play prioritizes app updates using several factors, like apps with new features or apps we think you’ll use the most. Google Play always tries to update apps over Wi-Fi first.

How much mobile data this setting uses

When this setting is on, Google Play picks a budget based on several factors. For example:

If you updated apps manually over mobile data in the last 30 days, Google Play uses that total amount of mobile data as the budget.
If you don't update apps over mobile data, Google Play uses the average amount of mobile data most people use in your country/region that still allows you to auto-update your most frequently used apps.

All information is used in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.