It can be frustrating when your Android device downloads updates automatically, especially if you don’t have a lot of data or you’re on a limited plan. In this how-to, we will show you how to disable auto updates on your Android device, so that you can choose when and how to update your apps.
What are Android Auto updates
Android Auto updates are designed to keep your apps up-to-date with the latest features and security patches. However, these updates can use a lot of data, and if you’re not on an unlimited plan, they can quickly eat into your data allowance. Additionally, some people prefer to manually update their apps so that they can choose which updates to install.
How to disable auto updates on Android devices
There are two ways to disable auto updates on Android devices: through the Google Play Store app or through your device’s settings menu.
To disable auto updates through the Google Play Store app, open the app and tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines). Then, tap on “Settings” and select “Auto-update apps.” From here, you can choose to either disable auto updates completely or set it to update apps only over Wi-Fi.
To disable auto updates through your device’s settings menu, go to “Settings,” then tap on “Applications.” Next, tap on “Application manager” and find the “Google Play Store” app. Tap on it and then select “Disable auto-updates.”
How to turn off auto updates on Android
If you want to turn off auto updates on your Android device, you can do so by following these instructions:
1. Go to “Settings” and tap on “Applications.”
2. Tap on “Application manager” and find the “Google Play Store” app.
3. Tap on it and then select “Disable auto-updates.”
With auto updates disabled, you will have to manually update your apps when new updates are available. To do so, simply open the Google Play Store app and tap on the “Update” button next to the app that you want to update.
How to turn on auto updates on Android
1. Go to “Settings” and tap on “Applications.”
2. Tap on “Application manager” and find the “Google Play Store” app.
3. Tap on it and then select “Enable auto-updates.”
With auto updates enabled, your apps will update automatically when new updates are available. However, you can still choose to manually update your apps if you prefer. To do so, simply open the Google Play Store app and tap on the “Update” button next to the app that you want to update.
The benefits of disabling auto updates on Android devices
There are a few benefits to disabling auto updates on Android devices. First, as we mentioned before, it can help save data if you’re not on an unlimited plan. Second, it gives you more control over when and how your apps are updated. And third, it can help prevent your device from downloading updates that you may not want or need.
Conclusion
If you’re looking to conserve data or have more control over when and how your apps are updated, then disabling auto-updates on your Android device is a good option. There are a few different ways to do this, so be sure to choose the method that works best for you.