Samsung Galaxy S8

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Turning automatic update of apps on or off

You can set your phone to update apps automatically so you always have the newest versions installed.

Press Play Store.
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Press Play Store.

Slide your finger right starting from the left side of the screen.
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Slide your finger right starting from the left side of the screen.

Press Settings.
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Press Settings.

Press Auto-update apps.
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Press Auto-update apps.

Press Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only to turn on the function.
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Press Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only to turn on the function.

To turn on automatic update of apps using mobile network, press Auto-update apps at any time. Data charges may apply..
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To turn on automatic update of apps using mobile network, press Auto-update apps at any time. Data charges may apply..

If you turn on automatic update of apps via mobile network, your apps are automatically updated via the mobile network when no Wi-Fi networks are within range.
Press Do not auto-update apps to turn off the function.
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Press Do not auto-update apps to turn off the function.

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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Press the Home key to return to the home screen.