How to Update Apps on Your Phone

Why Update Apps?

App updates include:

• Security fixes (important!)
• Bug repairs
• New features
• Performance improvements

Keeping apps updated protects your data.

iPhone: Updating Apps

Update Individual Apps

• Open the App Store
• Tap your profile picture (top right)
• Scroll to see available updates
• Tap Update next to each app

Update All Apps

• Open the App Store
• Tap your profile picture
• Tap Update All

Enable Automatic Updates

• Open Settings
• Tap App Store
• Enable App Updates under Automatic Downloads

Android: Updating Apps

Update Individual Apps

• Open Google Play Store
• Tap your profile picture (top right)
• Tap Manage apps & device
• Tap Updates available
• Tap Update next to each app

Update All Apps

• In Manage apps & device
• Tap Update all

Enable Automatic Updates

• Open Play Store
• Tap profile picture
• Tap Settings
• Tap Network preferences > Auto-update apps
• Choose Over WiFi only (recommended)

When to Update

Update immediately:

• Security-related updates
• Work apps like Teams, Outlook, OneDrive

Update when convenient:

• Games and entertainment apps
• Optional feature updates

Managing Updates

WiFi vs Mobile Data

Updates can be large. To save data:

• Update on WiFi only
• Check "WiFi only" in auto-update settings
• Download updates when connected to office or home WiFi

Storage for Updates

If you can't update due to storage:

• Delete apps you don't use
• Clear cached data
• Move photos to cloud storage
• Free up space, then retry update

Troubleshooting

Update won't download:

• Check your internet connection
• Restart the App Store/Play Store
• Restart your phone
• Check you have enough storage

App won't update:

• Try deleting and reinstalling the app
• Check for device compatibility issues
• Contact IT if it's a work app

Work Apps to Keep Updated

Priority apps to keep current:

• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Authenticator
• OneDrive
• Your company's specific apps

These often have security updates.

Need Help?

For app update issues, contact helpdesk@netlumait.com.au or call 1300 521 162.