How to Automatically Download Updates on an Apple Device
Go to Settings on your device., Scroll down to the iTunes and App Store section., Scroll down to Automatic Downloads., Tap the button for whichever automatic updates you want on., Exit the menu by clicking the < Settings header at the top left.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to Settings on your device.
It's the app that shows gears on it. -
Step 2: Scroll down to the iTunes and App Store section.
Click on it. , You'll see you can set your device to automatically download updates.
You can also automatically download Music, iBooks, and Apps that anyone else in your Apple family (you can add people to your family with Family Sharing) has downloaded. , If they're green, they're on; if they're white, they're off. , Alternatively you can hit your home button to get back to your homescreen. -
Step 3: Scroll down to Automatic Downloads.
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Step 4: Tap the button for whichever automatic updates you want on.
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Step 5: Exit the menu by clicking the < Settings header at the top left.
Detailed Guide
It's the app that shows gears on it.
Click on it. , You'll see you can set your device to automatically download updates.
You can also automatically download Music, iBooks, and Apps that anyone else in your Apple family (you can add people to your family with Family Sharing) has downloaded. , If they're green, they're on; if they're white, they're off. , Alternatively you can hit your home button to get back to your homescreen.
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