How to manually update apps on your Apple device
You can turn off automatic updates and update apps manually. Or you can turn on automatic updates so that you don't need to manually update each app.
Update your apps manually
On your iPhone and iPad, apps that you download from the App Store are automatically updated by default. But if there's an issue, you can update an app manually.
How to manually update apps on your iPhone or iPad
Open the App Store.
Tap your profile icon at the top of the screen.
Scroll to see pending updates and release notes. Tap Update next to an app to update only that app, or tap Update All.
Learn what to do if you can't update an app on your iPhone or iPad.
How to manually update apps on your Mac
Open the App Store.
In the sidebar, click Updates.
Click Update next to an app to update only that app, or click Update All.
If you didn’t get the app from the App Store on your Mac, contact the app developer to get help with updates.
Learn what to do if you can't update an app on your Mac.
How to manually update apps on your Apple Watch
Open the App Store and scroll down to the bottom.
Tap Account.
Tap Updates.
Tap Update next to an app to update only that app, or tap Update All.
Turn on or turn off automatic updates
If you prefer to manually update all your apps, turn off automatic updates. When you do this, you receive notifications from the App Store each time an update for one of your apps is released.
How to turn on or turn off automatic updates on your iPhone or iPad
Go to Settings.
Tap App Store.
Turn on or turn off App Updates.
How to turn on or turn off automatic updates on your Mac
Open the App Store.
From the menu bar at the top of the screen, choose App Store > Preferences.
Select or deselect Automatic Updates.
How to turn on or turn off automatic updates on your Apple Watch
Go to Settings > App Store.
Turn on or turn off Automatic Updates.
You can also open the Watch app on your iPhone, scroll to App Store and tap it, then turn on or turn off Automatic Updates.
How to turn on or turn off automatic updates on your Apple TV HD or 4K
Go to Settings > Apps.
Select or deselect Automatically Update Apps.
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Published Date: November 08, 2021
