Macbook App Updates is turned off but they keep updating and wasting mobile hotspot data.

patrickfromfort smith wrote:

How do I stop my macbook from automatically updating apps while I am on mobile hotspot? I have low data mode turned on, I have Automatic Updates, Automatically download apps purchased on other devices, and Automatically download in-app content all turned off in App Store settings. I have Download new updates when available, install macOS updates, and install system data files and security updates all turned off in macOS settings but for some reason I still get to helplessly watch my laptop burn through all of my mobile hotspot data while it updates Final Cut Pro, Pages, Numbers, etc...

I would let Apple drill down on your issue...

Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

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