How to Update Apps on Your iPad
Matt Cone February 21, 2021 Tutorials iPad Apps
The various apps on your iPad are constantly being updated by the developers. Do you have the latest versions? You can make sure you have the latest updates by manually checking and updating the apps on your iPad in the App Store. You can update all of the apps on your iPad, or you can pick and choose which apps you want to update.
Here’s how to update apps on your iPad:
From the iPad’s home screen, tap App Store.
In the top right corner, tap your Apple ID icon.
Place your finger near your name and pull down to refresh the list of apps that have pending updates.
Tap Update All to update all of the apps on your iPad. Alternatively, if you only want to update certain apps, tap Update next to the app you want to update.
The app updates will be downloaded and installed on your iPad.
Configuring Your iPad to Automatically Update Apps
By enabling a setting, you can make your iPad automatically check for app updates and install them. Here’s how to configure your iPad to automatically update apps:
From the iPad’s home screen, tap Settings.
Tap App Store.
Tap the App Updates switch so it’s in the on position.
From now on, your iPad will automatically check for app updates and install them — no manual intervention needed!
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