Samsung Galaxy Android Disable Automatic Updates

How to Disable Auto Updates on Samsung Galaxy and Other Android Devices.

Tired of your phone updating apps when you don’t want it to? Learn how to take control of automatic updates on your Samsung Galaxy or other Android device.

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Tested on: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Android 14, OneUI 6.1)

Why Turn Off Auto Updates?

• Save mobile data when you’re not on WiFi
• Avoid unexpected changes to apps you like
• Prevent updates from draining your battery
• Choose when to install system updates

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How to Stop Apps from Auto-Updating

Turn Off All App Updates

1. Open the Google Play Store app
2. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner
3. Select Settings > Network preferences
4. Tap Auto-update apps
5. Choose Don’t auto-update apps

Disable Updates for Specific Apps

1. Open the Play Store
2. Find the app you want to control
3. Tap the app to open its page
4. Click the three-dot menu in the top right
5. Uncheck Enable auto-update

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How to Stop Samsung System Updates

1. Open your Settings app
2. Scroll down and select Software update
3. Tap Download and install
4. Select the three-dot menu in the top right
5. Choose Auto download over Wi-Fi
6. Turn it Off

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Important Things to Know

• You should still manually check for important security updates
• Some critical updates may still come through
• These settings might look slightly different depending on your Android version

Now you’re in charge of when your phone updates! Just remember to check for updates occasionally to keep your device secure.

Tip: If you can’t find these exact options, try searching “auto-update” in your Settings app.

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