If you’re like most people, you probably have a few old iPhone and iPad apps that you use from time to time, but don’t really want to update because they’re not really necessary. But if you don’t update your apps, they may not work properly on newer versions of the devices or even at all. Here are a few tips on how to update your old iPhone and iPad apps:

  1. Check for Updates If you have an app that is available in the App Store, it will likely have an “Update” button next to it. Tap on the button and your app will check for updates and install any new or updated features. If there are no updates available, your app may just need a restart to work properly with the latest version of iOS. 2. Check for Updates in App Stores That App Doesn’t Have an Update Button If an app doesn’t have an “Update” button next to it, you can still check for updates by going to the App Store on your device and selecting the app. On the main screen of the App Store, tap on “Store > Updates.” If there are any new or updated versions of the app available, they will be listed here. You can then tap on one of these versions to download and install it onto your device. 3. Update Apps Manually If an app doesn’t have an automatic update feature or if you don’t want to wait for Apple to release new updates for your app, you can manually update it by following these steps: 1) Open up the app in question 2) On the main screen of the app, tap on “Settings > General > About > Version number > Update now? 3) If prompted by Apple, enter your password 4) Once prompted by Apple, tap on “Update Now! 5) The updated version of the app will be installed ..

Your iPhone or iPad automatically installs app updates as long as the “App Updates” option is enabled from Settings > iTunes & App Stores. That’s why Apple made this option a bit harder to find—you don’t have to install app updates manually anymore.

Update Apps in iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and Above

Start by opening the App Store. If you can’t find the icon on your iPhone or iPad, swipe down on the home screen and utilize Spotlight search to find the app.

Next, tap on your account picture located in the top-right corner of the display.

Your list of recently updated apps can be found hidden under your account information and options to add funds to your Apple ID.

If you don’t see any available apps, swipe down on the screen to refresh the App Store. If any updates are available, they will appear under the “Upcoming automatic update” listing.

Select “Update all” to install all of the available updates or tap on the “Update” button next to each app to only install certain ones.

Update Apps in iOS 12 and Below

If your iPhone or iPad is running iOS 12 or older, the update process is similar (and easier) than the one above. To begin, open the App Store.

Next, tap on the “Updates” tab located in the bottom toolbar.

You will now see all of your recently updated apps with the available updates located near the top of the display. Select “Update all” to install all of the available updates or tap on the “Update” button next to each app to only install certain ones.