Your iPhone 13 can update apps automatically, but you can also install available updates manually from the App Store. The exact App Store screen can change slightly between iOS releases, while the basic process remains the same.
Update apps manually
- Open the App Store.
- Tap your profile picture or account button near the top of the screen.
- Scroll to the section showing available or recent app updates.
- Tap Update beside one app, or use Update All when that option is available.
Keep the iPhone connected to a reliable network while larger updates download.
Turn on automatic app updates
Open Settings and find the App Store settings. Enable automatic App Updates if you want iOS to install eligible updates without requiring you to start each one manually.
If an update will not install
Check the Internet connection and available iPhone storage first. You can also restart the iPhone and reopen the App Store. An app can require a newer iOS version than the phone currently has, so check for an iOS update when the App Store lists a compatibility requirement.
Do not delete an app before checking its data
Reinstalling can fix some application problems, but deleting an app can remove locally stored information. Confirm that important data is synchronized or backed up before using deletion as a troubleshooting step.
App updates and iOS updates are different
The App Store updates individual applications. System updates are managed through Settings > General > Software Update. Keeping both iOS and important apps current can provide bug fixes, compatibility improvements, and security updates.
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