How To Update An App On Iphone

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This wikiHow teaches you how to keep the apps on your iPhone up to date using the App Store. Apps you've downloaded from the App Store should update automatically by default—if you've disabled this feature or want to disable it now, you can adjust your update preferences in the Settings app. If you turn off automatic updates, you can update apps manually at any time in the App Store.

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Open your iPhone's Settings . It's the gray gear icon on the home screen and/or in the App Library under "Utilities."
- The apps on your iPhone are set to update automatically by default.^[1] If you'd rather be the one to decide when apps can update, you can turn automatic updates off.
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Scroll down and tap App Store . It's in the fourth group of settings.
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Use the "App Updates" switch to toggle on/off automatic updates. You can tap the switch to turn automatic updates on or off.
- If the "App Updates" switch is green, apps will update automatically as new updates become available.
- If the "App Updates" switch is gray, updates must be installed manually.
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Use the "Automatic Downloads" switch to choose whether updates can use cellular data. Tap the switch to turn automatic downloads on or off.
- If the "Automatic Downloads" switch is green, apps can update over the cellular network even when you're not connected to Wi-Fi—this can be expensive if you don't have unlimited data.
- If the "Automatic Downloads" switch is gray, apps will only update when you're connected to Wi-Fi.

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Open the App Store . It's the blue icon with a white "A" inside. You'll find it on the home screen, in the App Library, or by searching.
- If you aren't connected to a Wi-Fi network, you may want to do so before you begin. Downloading app updates can use a lot of mobile data.
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Tap your initials or profile photo. It's in a circle at the top-right corner of the app.
- If there are app updates that haven't yet installed, the number of updates appears in a smaller circle on top of your initials or profile photo.
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Scroll down to the "AVAILABLE UPDATES" section. If there are any apps that need updates, they'll appear in a list in this section. Each app with an update has its own "Update" button.
- Tap More at the bottom-right corner of an app with an update to see quick details about the update, including the version number and size of the update files.
- If you don't see this section, no app updates are available.
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Tap UPDATE to update an individual app. A circle with a square inside of it replaces the "UPDATE" button and shows you the update's progress. When the update is complete, the app will move from the "AVAILABLE UPDATES" section to the "UPDATED RECENTLY" section below.
- If you decide you want to stop an update after tapping UPDATE, tap the circle with a square inside—the UPDATE button will reappear once the update is canceled.
- If an app becomes stuck while updating, try closing and re-opening the App Store. You may also try closing other apps or waiting for other updates to complete.
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Tap Update All to update all apps at once. If you don't want to tap UPDATE next to each app manually, you can select Update All at the upper-left corner of the list of updates.

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Will updating the app help if I paid for one that's not working?

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No. However, you can always remove the app that isn't working and re-download it. Most often times, fresh downloads of apps will fix the app if the app is not working.
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Can I install mods?

No. You cannot install mods into any App Store app. However, there is some options like JailBreak but it is not recommended because your warranty and Apple support is voided.
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How do I install an app?

Go in to the App Store, find the app you want, and click on Install. You'll be prompted to enter your password to authorize the download/purchase. That's it.
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How do I get rid of the open apps after I install it?

Double-click the home button and swipe up on the apps you want to close. If you want to DELETE, then just hold the app and press the little 'x' on the top right corner.
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Are the steps the same on an Apple tablet?

Yes. Both are Apple products and will have the same steps.
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When I updated to iOS 13, the update tab disappeared. Do I still need to update my apps?

Yes, Apple have moved the updates section to your profile section of the App Store, there will be either a person icon or image in the top right corner of the App store with a red circle with a number in it. Tap that and you will see the available updates on the next page.

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1. Open App Store.
2. Tap your profile photo or initials.
3. Tap Update next to an app.
4. Tap UPDATE ALL to update all apps at once.
5. Manage automatic update preferences in Settings > App Store.

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