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Turn on automatic updates
Most updates quietly fix the security holes criminals rely on. Switch updates to automatic once, and your device protects itself from then on.
First, which device?
Open Software Update
Open Settings, tap General, then Software Update.
ScreenshotSettings → General → Software UpdateTurn on Automatic Updates
Tap Automatic Updates and switch on both Download and Install. Your phone now updates itself overnight.
ScreenshotThe Automatic Updates switches turned onTurn on automatic app updates
Open Settings, tap Apps (or App Store), and switch on App Updates.
ScreenshotThe "App Updates" toggle on
Open System update
Open Settings, scroll to System, then System update (on some phones it's Settings → Software update). Turn on automatic updating if it's offered.
ScreenshotThe System update screenTurn on auto-updates for your apps
Open the Play Store, tap your picture, then Settings → Network preferences → Auto-update apps, and choose Over Wi-Fi only.
ScreenshotThe "Auto-update apps" choice
Open Windows Update
Click Start, open Settings, then Windows Update.
ScreenshotThe Windows Update screenTurn on the latest updates
Switch on Get the latest updates as soon as they're available. Windows will install updates on its own from now on.
ScreenshotThe "latest updates" toggle on
Open Software Update
Click the Apple menu, choose System Settings, then General → Software Update.
ScreenshotGeneral → Software Update on a MacTurn on Automatic updates
Click the i beside Automatic updates and switch everything on, including security updates.
ScreenshotThe Automatic updates options switched on
If your screen looks a little different, don't worry. These settings sometimes move between versions. Look for the words "Software Update" or "Automatic Updates."