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Q&A: How do I set Google Play to only auto-update apps over Wi-Fi?

Posted on May 21, 2021

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Question from Kara G.:  I have an Android phone that always auto-updates my apps over my cellular data connection without any warning.

The problem is I sometimes use up my data allotment before the month runs out.

I realize that downloading updates don’t use up a lot of data, but they do use some, right?

How can I set my phone to only auto-update my apps when I’m connected to Wi-Fi?

Or if that’s not possible can I just turn auto-update off completely?

Rick’s answer:  I feel your pain Kara. I used to have that problem as well.

Luckily, it’s really pretty easy to set Google Play to auto-update only when your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Just follow the steps below:

Note: The steps for setting a phone to update over Wi-Fi only vary slightly from phone to phone, depending on the phone’s brand, model and Android version. Therefore, you should use the steps listed below as a general guide.

1 – Launch the Play Store app.

2 – Tap the small thumbnail of your profile photo.

3 – Scroll down and tap Settings.

4 – Tap General.

5 – Tap Auto-update apps.

6 – Select Over Wi-Fi only.

7 – Tap Done.

That’s all there is to it. From now on your phone will only try to automatically update your apps when it’s connected to an active Wi-Fi connection.

I hope this helps, Kara. Good luck!

Bonus tip: Click here to read about a very easy way to make your Android phone’s battery charge last a little longer.


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