- Your iPhone’s apps should update automatically, but you can check for updates manually in the App Store.
- If your iPhone apps won’t update, make sure that you’re connected to Wi-Fi and logged into your Apple ID.
- You can also turn automatic app updates off through the Settings app.
Keeping your iPhone apps up-to-date is incredibly important. Not only will it make sure that you’ve got all the latest features that your apps have to offer, but it also lets the developers patch up security flaws that can leave you at risk.
By default, any app you download onto your iPhone should update automatically. But if you prefer to manage your updates manually, doing so is straightforward.
Here’s how to manually update your iPhone apps, how to turn off automatic updates, and some tips on what to do if your apps won’t accept updates.
How to update apps on your iPhone manually
You’ll manage app updates in the same place that you originally download them from: the App Store.
1. Open the App Store on your iPhone and tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
Your Apple ID icon will be in the top-right corner.William Antonelli/Business Insider
2. Scroll down until you see a list of apps. The ones that say Update next to them can be updated, while the ones that say Open have already been updated.
3. Tap Update next to each app you want to update, and the download/installation process will begin.
Try to update the app from the App Store’s update queue.Dave Johnson/Business Insider
How to turn automatic app updates on or off
If you want to enable or disable automatic app updates, you can do it in the Settings app.
1. Open your iPhone’s Settings app and scroll down to tap App Store.
2. Under the Automatic Downloads header, tap the App Updates switch to turn them on or off. When it’s green and flipped to the right, automatic updates are on.
How to fix iPhone apps that won’t update
Occasionally, your apps might not update automatically or manually. If you run into this issue, try these troubleshooting tips.
Make sure you’re connected to Wi-Fi
Some apps won’t update if you’re using cellular data. You should wait until you’re in a location where you have a Wi-Fi signal and try to install the update.
To check that you’re connected to Wi-Fi, open the Settings app and tap Wi-Fi. If you’re connected, you’ll see a network name with a checkmark next to it.
Pause and restart the update
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