Tired of manually updating apps every week?
You’re not alone.
Auto-update is one of the simplest ways to make sure your apps stay current without lifting a finger.
But not everyone knows where to find the setting — or how to control it.
Here’s how to enable (and manage) auto-update on different platforms, step by step.
✅ 1. Android – Google Play Store
To enable auto-update for all apps:
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Open the Google Play Store
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Tap your profile icon (top right)
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Go to Settings → Network preferences → Auto-update apps
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Select Over Wi-Fi only or Over any network
To enable auto-update for a specific app:
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Search and open the app’s page in the Play Store
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Tap the three-dot menu (top right)
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Check the box for Enable auto-update
✅ 2. iOS – iPhone & iPad
To enable auto-update for all apps:
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Go to Settings → App Store
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Under Automatic Downloads, toggle App Updates to ON
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Optional: Toggle Use Mobile Data if you want updates over 4G/5G
iOS will install updates automatically when:
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The device is on Wi-Fi
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It’s plugged in
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It’s idle (usually overnight)
✅ 3. Windows – Microsoft Store apps
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Open the Microsoft Store
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Click your profile icon → App settings
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Toggle App updates → ON
Windows will automatically check for and install updates for Microsoft Store apps in the background.
✅ 4. macOS – App Store apps
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Open System Settings → General → Software Update
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Click Show Details
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Enable Automatically keep my Mac up to date
For App Store apps:
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Open the App Store → Preferences
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Check Automatically download app updates
✅ 5. Why use auto-update?
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Saves time
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Reduces risk of missing security patches
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Ensures app compatibility with system updates
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Keeps features current without manual checks
Key points to remember
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Auto-update keeps your apps secure and stable
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Settings vary by device — but they’re easy to enable
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You can choose Wi-Fi-only to save mobile data
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It’s one less thing to worry about in your digital life