How to update apps on iphone 13

Just like iOS updates, it’s essential to ensure that third-party apps on your iPhone are also updated. In each new version, the developer fixes bugs, introduces new features, and improves its compatibility and stability with the operating system. Many times, when an application misbehaves or crashes, we advise users to update an app on their device.

Here are two ways to do so. Let’s have a look!

  • How to manually update apps on iPhone and iPad
  • Automatically update apps on iPhone and iPad

How to manually update apps on iPhone and iPad

In iOS 13, the ‘Updates’ tab inside the App Store was taken over by ‘Arcade‘ – Apple’s gaming subscription service. But still, the process remains effortless. Here’s how.

In iOS 16, 15, 14 and 13

  1. From the iPhone or iPad Home screen or App Library, long-press the App Store icon.
  2. Choose Updates.
  3. Tap Update All or UPDATE next to individual apps.

    How to update apps on iphone 13

Alternatively, you may also open the App Store and tap your profile picture from the top right. Here, you will see all the available updates.

How to update apps on iphone 13

Notes:

  • To refresh the available app updates’ list, pull down the update screen.
  • If you are unable to update, make sure you have enough free space. Also, restart your device and try again. If nothing works, make sure you are signed into the App Store using your Apple ID.

In iOS 12 and earlier

  1. Open the App Store.
  2. Tap Updates from the bottom row.
  3. Tap Update All or UPDATE next to individual apps.

    How to update apps on iphone 13

Automatically update apps on iPhone and iPad

  1. Open iPhone Settings.
  2. Tap App Store.
  3. Under AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS, toggle on App Updates.

    How to update apps on iphone 13

  4. Optional: Have unlimited mobile data? If yes, from under CELLULAR DATA, you may choose to turn on Automatic Downloads.

    How to update apps on iphone 13

This is how you can update iPhone and iPad apps in iOS 16 and earlier. I hope this guide was helpful and answered what you were looking for. If you have any queries, share them in the comments below.

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Apps are the essence of any self-respecting smartphone. From native phone and camera apps to third-party game apps, they're what make phones do the things they do. This is why it's important to update your apps as often as possible in order to benefit from security and functionality upgrades. As such, we explain how to update apps on an iPhone, covering how to turn automatic updates on and also how to install available updates immediately, without having to wait for your iPhone to do things automatically.

Contents

  • How to update apps on an iPhone, the automatic way
  • Manual iPhone app updates
  • Reinstalling iPhone apps

If you've been suffering from the recent Instagram bug that's fixed with an app update, then this is how you fix your problem.

How to update apps on an iPhone, the automatic way

If your iPhone is set up as normal, you should already have automatic updates activated. This means your phone will download and install app updates as and when they become available. However, if automatic updates aren’t activated, here’s how you can turn them on.

Step 1: First, go to Settings and select App Store.

Step 2: Next, find the Automatic downloads subheading and select the slider next to App updates so it turns green.

That’s it. Your iPhone will begin updating your apps as soon as new versions are released. You don’t have to do anything else.

Manual iPhone app updates

Assuming you don’t want to wait for your iPhone to get around to updating an app automatically, you can take the initiative yourself and do things manually.

Step 1: Simply go to the App Store and select Your profile, which you’ll see in the top-right corner.

Step 2: From there, you’ll next see a subheading that says Upcoming automatic updates. If there are any upcoming updates available, you can download and install them instantly by selecting the Update button next to whichever update you want to install.

Step 3: You can also choose Update all (in blue), which you’ll see immediately below the Upcoming automatic updates heading.

Step 4: There is another way of searching for updates for your iPhone apps and then installing them manually. Open the App Store again, and then use the Search tab to find whichever app you’d like to update. If an update is available for the app, you’ll see an Update button next to it. Press this button to begin updating.

Reinstalling iPhone apps

Lastly, there’s one other way of manually installing iPhone app updates. This involves offloading an app and then reinstalling it, which provides you with the latest version. This is obviously more involved than the methods outlined above, but it can sometimes be useful if you have an app that stops working properly. This is something that happened with a recent Instagram bug, where Stories kept repeating. An update was rolled out to fix the issue, containing bug fixes and performance improvements. You can either rely on automatic or manual updates to install the latest update or use the method below for a fresh reinstall of Instagram.

Step 1: To update any app to the latest version, just go to Settings and select General.

Step 2: Choose iPhone storage and select the app you want to update.

Step 3: Select Offload app, which will remove the app from your iPhone while retaining all of its data.

Step 4: Finally, tap Reinstall. This installs the latest version on your iPhone.

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Why can't I update my apps on my iPhone 13?

One of the main reasons as to why you won't be able to download new apps or install new app updates is insufficient storage space. To check the available memory of your iPhone, simply head on to Settings-> General-> iPhone Storage menu and then see how much is the available storage.

Why can't I update my apps on my iPhone?

Your iPhone's apps should update automatically, but you can check for updates manually in the App Store. If your iPhone apps won't update, make sure that you're connected to Wi-Fi and logged into your Apple ID. You can also turn automatic app updates off through the Settings app.

What happened to app updates in iOS 13?

Apple made changes to the App Store for both iOS 13 and iPadOS. One of the main changes is around App updates. The App Store updates are no longer available in the 'Updates' tab on the app store. The Updates tab has now been replaced with 'Arcade' in the App Store.