How to update apps on Android

You can update your Android apps one at a time, all together, or automatically. When you update your apps to the latest version, it gives you access to the latest features and improves app security and stability.

Important:

If Google determines that an app update fixes a critical security vulnerability, we may make certain app updates. These updates can occur regardless of update settings in the app or on your device. For more information, read the Google Play Terms of Service.
If you use Google Play on a Chromebook, find out about app updates here.
Learn how to update the Google Play app.

Update Android apps manually

Open the Google Play Store app .
At the top right, tap the profile icon.
Tap Manage apps & device.
Under “Updates available,” tap See details.
Next to the app you want to update, tap Update.
- To update all your apps at the same time, tap Update all.

Tips:

When some apps get updated, they require new permissions. You may get a notification that asks whether you accept the new permissions.
To update an app, you may need to restart your device.
If the app has an update available, the "Update" button appears on the app's "Details" page.

Update Android apps automatically

Update all of your Android apps automatically

Open the Google Play app .
At the top right, tap your Profile picture.
Tap Settings Network Preferences Auto-update apps.
Select an option:
- Update all apps over Wi-Fi or mobile data
- Update with limited amount of mobile data
- Update over Wi-Fi only
- Don’t auto-update apps

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

Update individual Android apps automatically

Open the Google Play app .
At the top right, tap your Profile picture.
Tap Manage apps & device Manage.
Find the app you want to update automatically.
To open the app's "Details" page, tap the app.
On the app's "Details" page, tap More .
Turn on Enable auto update.

When updates are available, the app updates automatically. To turn off automatic updates, turn off Enable auto update.

Tips:

When some apps get updated, they require new permissions. You may get a notification that asks whether you accept the new permissions.
To update an app, you may need to restart your device.
If the app has an update available, the "Update" button appears on the app's "Details" page.