Why is it my apps do not automatically update when am using Wi-Fi

Why is it my apps do not automatically update when am using Wi-Fi or mobile data. Every app that needs an update requires me to go to App Store to update it and this is hectic

iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 20, 2025 10:06 AM

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Posted on Jul 20, 2025 10:09 AM

everest193 wrote:

Why is it my apps do not automatically update when am using Wi-Fi or mobile data. Every app that needs an update requires me to go to App Store to update it and this is hectic


have you checked your settings

To automatically update apps on your iPhone, navigate to Settings > App Store and ensure App Updates is toggled on under Automatic Downloads.


ref: If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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Jul 20, 2025 10:09 AM in response to everest193

everest193 wrote:

Why is it my apps do not automatically update when am using Wi-Fi or mobile data. Every app that needs an update requires me to go to App Store to update it and this is hectic


have you checked your settings

To automatically update apps on your iPhone, navigate to Settings > App Store and ensure App Updates is toggled on under Automatic Downloads.


ref: If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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