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How to Stop Android Phones from Automatically Updating Apps

One problem with Android Phones is that they are data hogs. If you leave the phones to their default settings they will suck up the bandwidth.  If you have atleast four of those devices using the WiFi in the house everything will grind to a halt.  You won’t be able to browse the internet properly.

 But What is Causing Android Phones to Use Up All the Bandwidth

If you go to the App Store. And you check on the settings. You will see that it is set to automatically update your apps.



That is the problem. All the apps on the phone would release updates several times during the week. So your phone or your tablet are constantly updating everyday without you being aware of it. Imagine several devices updating at the same time over your WiFi.

How to Stop Android from Automatically Updating Apps

1. Open the App Store



2. Click on Settings



3. You will see that Auto-Update Apps is set to Automatically Update over WiFi



4. Set this to Do Not Auto-Update Apps



5. You will have to do this for each Android device you have in the house

What is going to happen after this is that every time the developers release an update for their apps you will have to update them manually.

This is better because you can control when the devices should download.  Perhaps at a more convenient time when you are not using the internet for more important things like video conferences, interviews, or any work related tasks
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