Over time, a practical any software product begins to obstruct morally. The automatic software update option from Android on one side is a convenient service, thanks to which there is no need to track the release of new programs of programs and download them, and on the other hand, not all users want to change the usual working or entertainment utilities. In addition, in the absence of unlimited traffic, such updates may lead to undesirable material costs.
Disable auto updates on Android - Step-by-step instructions
- Find on your device pre-installed Play Market service.
- Pull the screen from the left edge in the opposite direction (or click on the button in the upper left corner of the screen).
- Among the proposed menu rows click "Settings".
- Go to the "Notifications" section and delete the mark at this point.
- Next click the "Auto-update application" block.
- A window will be displayed on the screen offering 3 possible values:
- Never.
Mark this item, if you want to completely refuse to automatically update any services, as well as installing new software versions.
- Is always.
In this case, the update of all programs (if there are newest releases) will occur each time, as soon as your Android device will install an Internet connection. Obviously, this option is not suitable for paying paid traffic.
- Only through Wi-Fi.
Selecting option. The software update will occur only in cases of available Wi-Fi-connect. In order, the user does not necessarily respond completely to the automatic update service.
By setting a complete ban on applications, the user can always install a newer version in manual mode. To do this, go to the Google Play path - "My Application and Games" menu - click the "Update" key.
Disable update some programs
An alternative can be shutdown to automatically update the selected utilities. To this end:
- In the "Auto-update application" block, mark the item "only via Wi-Fi".
- Go to the Play Market Service.
- Choose a section in which installed utilities are "My applications and games".
- Click the pictogram of the program you are interested in.
- In the pop-up menu next to the point "Auto-update" remove the mark.
Disable the synchronization between the phone and online applications
This action will not lead to the disconnection of the services, but only make them work on demand.
- Open the settings section of your device - "Settings".
- Find and click on "Accounts and Synchronization".
- Delete a mark in the background mode string. Thus, you also increase the energy efficiency of your device - the launch of background synchronization increases not only traffic flow, but also the supply of the device's battery.
Disable Auto-updating Android system
- Re-open the settings of your gadget.
- Find the line "On the phone".
- Click on it and look for and press the "System software update" item.
- Further, depending on personal preferences, you install the option "Do not update" or "asking before downloading" - if you want to be aware of new releases and decide on your own, update or not.
Allow the system to auto update the applications loaded earlier or not each user decides individually. Both options can be implemented without disturbing the correct operation of the device.