Can apps auto-update be disabled?

[newtabletuser]

Can the auto update feature be turned off? If so, how?

Assuming you can turn off auto update for apps, is it a good idea?

Thank you.

 

[chubb]

If you go to the "My Apps" section of the play store, tap the app to view it, then uncheck the box for allowing auto updates. You will still get a notification that there is a update for that app.

As far as it being a good idea, I think it is. I usually look at the comments before updating. If it seems like a update that makes the app better, i will then update manually. If the update screws things up, I wont update.

 

[zedorda]

If you don't want to do it for each app you can go into the play store settings and there is a check box to allow/disallow auto-update in a global fashion.

 

[1812dave]

Can the auto update feature be turned off? If so, how?

Assuming you can turn off auto update for apps, is it a good idea?

Thank you.

if you want to hang on to flash/dolphin, you are darn right it's a good idea!!!

 

[anon(847090)]

Open play store-->menu-->Settings-->uncheck Auto Update app

 

[newtabletuser]

Thank you everyone for the helpful information. I checked it out and noticed that none of my apps were scheduled for automatic update. I think what I thought was an update was actually some sort of notification for some "goodies" the developer of Auto Rap sent automatically. I had to empty the cache/data to get rid of the message.

if you want to hang on to flash/dolphin, you are darn right it's a good idea!!!

Dave, I did enable auto update for dolphin as you suggested. However, as far as I know, there is no flash player for my tablet at this time, the Google Nexus 7 (jellybean). Wish there was because I can't access my Amazon Prime Account.

 

[zedorda]

if you want to hang on to flash/dolphin, you are darn right it's a good idea!!!

Good guess but I don't think they are aware of this use of Flash method.

 

[thrust1]

Thanks everyone so much, took my phone into Verison store and two techs could not figure out how to turn my app auto update off. Feel like I just got more control of my life back. Thanks again!

 

[B. Diddy]

CanNOT believe that Verizon store employees couldn't even figure that out. I'm telling you, when you have questions, don't waste your time with them--come to us!

 

[anon(847090)]

Thanks everyone so much, took my phone into Verison store and two techs could not figure out how to turn my app auto update off. Feel like I just got more control of my life back. Thanks again!

even though you disabled auto update i recommend updating apps manually once in a while.
update fix a lot of bugs/crashes etc as well.

 

[Adam Burco]

So I am running version 4.3 and there is no settings tab to turn this off. Am I overlooking it? All I get is store home, my apps, my wishlist, and redeem. There is nothing about settings. tapping any of these doesn't get me to the settings either.WTF

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! I assume you have a 2012 Nexus 7. You're looking at the menu that appears when you swipe in from the left. Instead, tap the 3 vertical dot button at the upper right (the soft menu button), then tap Settings. The Auto-update options are there.

 

[Madhava Raj]

thank u soo much... that was useful..

 

[B. Diddy]

thank u soo much... that was useful..

Sure thing, and welcome to Android Central!

 

[Chris_OC]

I was looking for the answer to this problem and just came across this thread. Unfortunately, turning off auto-update in Google Play doesn't seem to make a difference -- I've had it turned off for a while, but the auto-updates start up within 30 seconds of logging on to wifi. My phone is a Droid Maxx, running Android 4.4.4, and I'm open to other suggestions.

Thanks!

Edit: I'm sorry, I just saw this was a thread for the Nexus 7 tablet, and obviously that's not the device I'm having a problem with. Help would still be appreciated, though.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Are you sure you turned off Auto-Update globally in the Google Play Store settings? I ask because you can select individual apps not to auto-update.

See what happens if you go to Settings>Apps>All, select Google Play Store, and Clear Cache/Clear Data. If that doesn't help, try wiping the cache partition: Wipe Cache Partition - DROID Mini / DROID Ultra / DROID Maxx by Motorola

 

[Soka Ibrahim]

Still I have applied. Update error