automatic update has never worked

i have an iphone SE . i have always had automatic software update turned on . and never ONCE has it actually automatically updated . i dont even know there is an update until my apps start to bug out . i know you need to be connected to wifi and phone plugged in for it to work and i always am . i put my phone on my nightstand plugged in and connected to wifi at 9 every night and it has never updated itself . does this feature even work for anybody ? help me out

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 24, 2023 4:13 AM

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Feb 25, 2023 7:34 PM in response to idkbru

idkbru Said:

"automatic update has never worked: i have an iphone SE . i have always had automatic software update turned on . and never ONCE has it actually automatically updated .[...]"

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Troubleshooting Automatic Update:


Enabling and then Using iPhone Automatic Updates:

  1. Go Here: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
  2. Scroll to: Customize automatic updates
  3. Proceed form there as necessary

Feb 25, 2023 7:10 PM in response to idkbru

Hi idkbru,


If the steps below have been taken to turn on automatic updates, let's reach out to support next for some additional options.


How to manually update apps on your Apple device - Apple Support


"How to turn on or turn off automatic updates on your iPhone or iPad

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap App Store.
  3. Turn on or turn off App Updates.

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Contact Apple for support and service

Cheers.





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