How to Disable Nexus 6 Automatic App Updates is a post by Cory Gunther from Gotta Be Mobile.
When it comes to using a smartphone like the impressively big Nexus 6 that’s loaded with tons of features, options, and more, sometimes it can get a bit confusing. One thing we constantly get questions about are apps automatically updating, so here we’ll explain how to disable that and stop it from happening on your Nexus 6.
For those with a new Nexus 6 that don’t want to be bothered every few days with a notification to update applications on the Google Play Store, you can simply set them to auto-update. That said, many user want total control, so here we’ll go over how to enable, or disable automatic app updates.
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If you don’t want your device updating on its own, or rather not be bothered by tons of notifications to update apps on your Nexus 6 there are a few easy ways to solve the problem. The Google Play Store has a few simple and easy to find settings to do this, and the images below will show you what settings to change. Something extremely helpful to first-time smartphone owners, or beginners.
It is extremely easy to set up the Nexus 6 to update all your apps automatically. In fact, apps are updated automatically out of the box. That said, many don’t want this, or want to only update over Wi-Fi to save data and not go over their data plan limits. Whether or not you should do this is up to you, and here’s how.
Instructions
This is a setting that isn’t in the Nexus 6 system or phone settings, and instead has everything to do with the Google Play Store where you get games, apps, or music. Simply head to the Google Play Store by tapping the icon on your homescreen, or by finding it in your application tray.
Once you’re in the Google Play Store users will need to tap the top left (3-lines) menu button next to the “Play Store” writing. This retrieves a slide-out settings menu from the left, and this is where you’ll head to settings for the Google Play Store. Tap the slide-out menu, then select “Settings” near the bottom from the list of options as shown below.
This will bring you to the general settings for the Google Play Store. In here you’ll see the second option listed is “Auto-update apps” and you’ll want to select this. You’ll then see a popup appear with three options. Likely it’s set to automatically update apps, which is nice, but if you want to disable that you can do so here as well.
Simply tap to select “Do not auto-update apps” and you’ll have to manually update apps moving forward. However, this means you’ll constantly get notifications that new apps need to be updated, and it won’t do it automatically. I prefer to control what apps update, and when, so this is the setting I use.
You’ll also notice an option to auto-update apps whenever, no matter what connection you’re using. This will use your 1, 2, or 5GB data plan, and could have you reaching your limits if you download music, movies, or big games. This confirms data charges may apply, so you’d probably want to set it for WiFi only. Thankfully Google gives users three different options.
It’s best to update apps over WiFi to save data, not to mention many home internet connections or WiFi spots have faster speeds than your smartphone. It’s also worth noting that in here you can also uncheck the feature that automatically puts icons on your homescreen whenever you download an app. This is nice, but if you download a lot you’ll quickly fill up all those homescreens with icons. Keep it clean, and disable this while you’re in here.
What Should You Choose?
Casual smartphone users or those new to Android may just want to let the smartphone do everything for them. I know my parents hate getting notifications for updates all the time, so they have it set to auto. Personally, I’d rather control what updates, and look at changelogs and permission requests, so I do it all manually.
If you use auto-update you won’t know what’s new, because you didn’t read it when updating the app. You’ll just notice changes to popular apps like Facebook, YouTube, or even games you may enjoy. Just like the recent changes to Facebook that added sounds, and changed the look of the app.
In the end it’s all about personal preference. How much time you want to spend messing with stuff and manually updating apps, or just let your phone do all the work for you. Select what’s best for you, and change it as you see fit.
How to Disable Nexus 6 Automatic App Updates is a post by Cory Gunther from Gotta Be Mobile.
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