Update your Android apps

You can either update the apps downloaded and installed on your Android device individually or automatically. Updating your apps gives you access to the latest features and improves app security and stability.

Note: If Google determines an app update will fix a critical security vulnerability, we may make certain app updates regardless of update settings in the app or on your device. For more information, please see the Google Play Terms of Service.

Note: If you’re using Google Play on a Chromebook, find out about app updates here. 

Update Android apps automatically

To automatically update apps on your Android device:

1. Open the Google Play Store app .
2. Tap Menu   Settings.
3. Tap Auto-update apps.
4. Select an option:
   • Auto update apps at any time to update apps using either Wi-Fi or mobile data.
   • Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only to update apps only when connected to Wi-Fi.

Note: If an account on your device has a sign-in error, apps may not update automatically. 

Update individual Android apps automatically

To set up updates for individual apps on your device:

1. Open the Google Play Store app .
2. Tap Menu  My apps & games.
3. Select the app you want to update.
4. Tap More .
5. Check the box next to "Auto-update."

The app will update automatically when updates are available. To turn off automatic updates, uncheck the box.

Update Android apps manually

To update apps individually or in bulk using the Google Play Store app on your mobile device:

1. Open the Google Play Store app  .
2. Tap Menu  My apps & games.
3. Apps with an update available updates are labeled "Update."
4. Tap Update All to update all apps. For individual apps, find the specific app you want to update and tap Update.

Note: Some apps require new permissions when they are updated. You may see a notification asking if you accept the new permissions.

Tip: In some cases, you may need to restart your device to update an app.