How Do I Stop Automatic Updates?
While it’s important to keep your Android phone up to date so you benefit from the latest security updates, it can be convenient to disable automatic updates so you’re in full control. Here’s how to stop automatic updates on Android.
How Do I Turn on Automatic Updates on Android?
If you want to turn automatic updates back on, the process is near identical. Here’s what to do.
How Do I Stop My Samsung From Automatically Updating?
To disable your Samsung smartphone from automatically updating, you can follow the same steps as above to disable or enable automatic updates.
How to Turn off Automatic App Updates on an Android Phone
If you’d prefer to disable automatic app updates on your Android phone, the process is a little different than disabling operating system updates. Here’s what to do.
How to Turn off Individual App Updates on Android
If you wish to disable automatic updates for certain apps but not all apps, it’s possible to do so via a different route. This can be useful if you rarely use certain apps and don’t need them to be up to date all the time. Here’s how to do it.
Why Should I Keep My Phone up to Date?
While it’s possible to disable automatic updates for your phone and apps, it’s not generally recommended. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of using auto-updates.
Your phone is more secure. With regular updates, your phone benefits from the latest security and privacy updates without any action needed from you. It’s a much safer option than having to remember to do so manually.You gain new features. When an app is updated, it often comes with new features and tools meaning you get a superior experience. Not updating helps avoid teething issues. Not updating can have advantages though. If an app hasn’t been fully tested or is buggy, not updating means you can avoid early teething issues. It’s unlikely to be a problem but it’s something to consider.Updates can be large. If you’re low on space, you may not want your phone to be regularly downloading and installing updates. Instead, it might be more useful to pick and choose your priorities by manually picking out updates.
