App update automation

Can I change app updates setting from shortcuts?

I want app updates to be downloaded only at night (3am) when iPhone is charging. (100% battery).

iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 26, 2019 11:28 PM

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2 replies

LoganEira

Level 3

530 points

Dec 26, 2019 11:36 PM in response to 1a9

Unfortunately you cannot set a preferred time for app updates yet on the iPhone, but you can turn on automatic updates. To do so you should find this link helpful.

Hope this was helpful,

Logan

1a9 Author

Level 1

8 points

Dec 28, 2019 1:17 AM in response to LoganEira

Thank you for the swift answer.

I knew that setting and I did turn it off on purpose as I noticed it saved quite some iPhone battery life.

I recently discovered shortcuts app and thought it could eventually help me schedule app updates...

I’m gonna stick with my weekly update routine then.

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