Automatic app updates are undoubtedly a convenient aspect of Android, so that you never have to worry about an outdated app. However, for those of us who rely on a data-restricted phone plan, automatic app updates can be catastrophic.Whether you are trying to stay within your monthly data limit or don’t want to update an app without your explicit permission, there is a way to turn off automatic app updates. You can then use the Google Play Store app to manually update specific apps.
A pop-up screen will appear, giving you the option to auto-update apps over Wi-Fi and Data connection, auto-update apps only over Wi-Fi, or turn off automatic app updates. Press the button next to “Do not auto-update apps” to restrict Google Play Store from using your mobile data or Wi-Fi network for updating apps.
This screen will show you an entire list of apps that have not been updated. You can press the “Update All” button to update all the apps at once, or tap on a specific app and press “Update”.How much mobile data have you been able to save when you turn off automatic app updates? Let us know in the comments section down below.
What's my model number?
There are several ways to locate your model number:
- Option 1
- On your device, go to Settings, then "About device" and scroll down to "Model number"
- Option 2
- Often times you can view the model number inside the device, by removing the battery
- Option 3
- Using Samsung's model/serial number location tool