Updates - Apps

Updates - Apps

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Your phone should check for updates periodically. If Apps or the phone operating system require updating a notification should display on the lock screen.

You can also run manual checks. Always install updates as they become available.

Before you begin to download the update please ensure you are connected to WiFi rather than using a 3/4G data connection.

How do I update Apps?

Method One: Notification of updates

  1. Swipe from top to bottom.
  2. App notification on lock screenClick the 'Update All' in the ‘Google Play Store’ section of the notification bar.
  3. Update all button
    Click the ‘Update All’ option.
    The update(s) will download and install in turn. You can continue to use your phone while this happens.
  4. Home button
    Click the ‘Home’ button at the bottom of the screen to return to the main screen.

Method Two: Manual check

  1. Play store icon in list of appsSwipe from bottom of your screen upwards to display all the apps installed on your phone.
  2. Click the ‘Play Store’ icon.
  3. Initial menu option in Play StoreClick the circle with your initial in the top right corner.
  4. Manage apps and device in Google Play Store menuClick ‘Manage apps and device’.
  5. All apps are up-to-date notification in Play storeIf no updates are required you can close the 'Play Store' app.

Update all apps option in Play StoreOtherwise, click the ‘Update All’ button.

App updates in progress in Play StoreUpdates will download and install.  You can close the ‘Play Store’ app and continue to use your phone while this happens. Click ‘See details’ to find out which apps are being updated.