How to Turn On Automatic App Updates on the iPhone and iPad

This document describes the process for enabling automatic updates on iOS devices, which allows for automatic application of security patches, installation of the latest app versions, and syncing of new purchases across all associated devices. The instructions apply to iPads with iPadOS 13 or later and iPhones with iOS 9 or later.

How to turn on automatic app updates on iPhone and iPad

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Enabling automatic updates on iOS devices

Objective: Establish a process to enable automatic updates on iOS devices, allowing autonomous application of security patches, installation of updated application versions, and synchronization of new acquisitions across all associated devices.

Scope: This procedure applies to iPads with iPadOS 13 or later and iPhones with iOS 9 or later.

Previous requirements:

• Compatible iOS device (iPad with iPadOS 13 or later or iPhone with iOS 9 or later)
• Internet connection

Steps:

Access settings: Launch the Settings app .

Navigation to updates menu:

• Select the General option .
• Click on Software Update .

Enabling automatic downloads:

• Within the Automatic Download section , activate the desired options:
  • Apps: App updates are downloaded automatically when your device is connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Nightly downloads: App updates are downloaded overnight while the device is charging and connected to Wi-Fi.

Setting up automatic installation:

• In the Automatic installation section , activate the desired options:
  • Install iOS updates: iOS updates are installed automatically when they are available.
  • Install app updates: App updates are installed automatically when they become available.

Additional considerations:

• Automatic downloading of applications over the mobile network may incur data charges.
• Selecting specific apps for automatic updates is done in Settings > App Store > App Updates .
• iOS software and app updates can also be done manually at any time.

Advantages of automatic updates:

• Improved security: Automatic deployment of security patches to protect your device against the latest threats.
• Updated Apps: Access to the latest features and bug fixes in your favorite apps.
• Optimized Sync: Automatic download of new purchases to all associated Apple devices.

Enabling automatic updates on iOS devices ensures constant updating of the operating system and applications, optimizing security, functionality and the overall user experience.

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