How to update the Play Store & apps on Android

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

Of import:

  • 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 apply Google Play on a Chromebook, notice out about app updates here.

How to update an Android app

  1. Open the Google Play Shop app Google Play.
  2. At the top correct, tap the profile icon.
  3. Tap Manage apps & device. Apps with an update available are labeled "Update available."
  4. Tap Update.

How to update the Google Play Shop

How to update all Android apps automatically

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

How to update individual Android apps automatically

  1. Open the Google Play Store app Google Play.
  2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
  3. Tap Manage apps & device.
  4. Tap Manage, then observe the app you lot want to update automatically.
  5. To open the app's "Details" page, tap the app.
  6. On the app's "Details" page, tap More than More.
  7. Turn on Enable auto update.

When updates are bachelor, the app updates automatically. To plough off automated updates, turn off Enable auto update.

Tips:

  • When some apps get updated, they require new permissions. Y'all may become a notification that asks whether you accept the new permissions.
  • To update an app, you may need to restart your device.
  • To search for a specific app, tap Manage apps & devices and thenManage.
  • If the app has an update available, the "Update" button appears on the app's "Details" page.

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