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How to Update Apps on iPhone or iPad

Install newer versions of apps from the App Store.

Quick Answer

Open the App Store, tap your account/profile area, and review/update available apps or enable automatic updates.

Step by Step

  1. Open the relevant Apple app or Settings section on the iPhone or iPad.
  2. Open the App Store, tap your account/profile area, and review/update available apps or enable automatic updates.
  3. Review the result before deleting data, removing an account, or changing synchronization settings.
  4. For important data, confirm a current backup exists before making a major storage, account, or device change.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Apple occasionally moves settings between iOS/iPadOS versions, so exact menu wording can differ by software version.
  • iCloud synchronization is not the same as a separate backup of every item; deleting synchronized content can propagate to other devices.