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Apple iPad (6th Generation)

iPadOS 13.1
iPadOS 15.2 iPadOS 13.1
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Turn automatic update of apps on your Apple iPad (6th Generation) iPadOS 13.1 on or off

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You can select whether your apps should be updated to the newest version automatically or manually. See how to install an app.

Press Settings.
Press Settings.
Press Settings.
Step 1 of 5

1. Find "iTunes & App Store"

Press Settings.

Press iTunes & App Store.
Press iTunes & App Store.
Press iTunes & App Store.
Step 2 of 5

1. Find "iTunes & App Store"

Press iTunes & App Store.

Press the indicator next to
Press the indicator next to
Press the indicator next to
Step 3 of 5

2. Turn automatic update of apps on or off

Press the indicator next to "App Updates" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on automatic update, your apps are automatically updated via Wi-Fi.
Press the indicator next to
Press the indicator next to
Press the indicator next to
Step 4 of 5

3. Turn automatic update of apps via mobile network on or off

Press the indicator next to "Automatic Downloads" to turn the function on or off.

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 the Home key to return to the home screen.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Step 5 of 5

4. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. Find "iTunes & App Store"

Press Settings.
Press iTunes & App Store.

2. Turn automatic update of apps on or off

Press the indicator next to "App Updates" to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on automatic update, your apps are automatically updated via Wi-Fi.

3. Turn automatic update of apps via mobile network on or off

Press the indicator next to "Automatic Downloads" to turn the function on or off.
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.

4. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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