To update apps on iPhone 13 Pro, open the App Store, tap your profile picture at the top right, then tap App Updates and tap Update next to an app or Update All. This is the exact Apple-documented path for manually checking and installing app updates on your iPhone 13 Pro.
How to update apps on iPhone 13 Pro manually
The manual update path Apple documents for iPhone is:
- Open the App Store.
- Tap your photo/picture at the top right.
- Tap App Updates.
- Tap Update next to an individual app, or tap Update All to update everything at once.
After updating, the app appears under Updated Recently in the same list. This manual method gives you full control over which apps update and when, which is useful if you want to review changes or conserve mobile data by updating only specific apps.
How to turn on automatic app updates
Apple documents that apps downloaded from the App Store are automatically updated by default on iPhone. To confirm or change this setting:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Apps.
- Tap App Store.
- Under App Updates, toggle the switch on or off.
When enabled, your iPhone 13 Pro will download and install app updates in the background as they become available. Note that built-in apps installed by default on iPhone are updated whenever you update iOS, not through this setting. Enabling automatic updates saves you time and ensures you always have the latest features and security patches without manual effort.
Why won't my apps update?
If your apps are not updating, start with the basic checks Apple documents. First, verify that the automatic update toggle is turned on at Settings > Apps > App Store > App Updates. Second, ensure you have a stable internet connection, updates typically require Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal. If you are trying to update manually, confirm you are following the exact path: App Store, tap your profile picture, tap App Updates, then tap Update or Update All. If an app update is stuck, force close the App Store, retry the update, or restart the iPhone. If an app crashes after an update, check for another update, reinstall the app, or contact the app developer. If there is insufficient storage space to update an app, clear space by deleting files or offloading unused apps via Settings > General > iPhone Storage. Network connection issues can be resolved by checking your internet connection, restarting your modem/router, or disabling VPN temporarily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I see which apps have pending updates on my iPhone 13 Pro?
Any apps with available updates will appear in a list with an Update button next to them. If no updates are available, the list will show that all apps are up to date.
Why should I update apps on my iPhone 13 Pro?
Updating apps provides security patches, bug fixes, new features, and performance improvements. It also helps ensure compatibility with the latest version of iOS, which is important because updating iOS and operating systems can change how apps behave.
Can I update apps on my iPhone 13 Pro without using Wi-Fi?
Yes, you can update apps over a cellular connection. However, large updates may use significant data, and automatic updates are set to download over Wi-Fi by default. You can change this behavior in Settings > Apps > App Store under the cellular data options.
What happens if I stop an app update mid-download?
If you stop an update, the app remains at its previous version. You can resume the update later by following the manual update steps. The partially downloaded update data is discarded. You can manually stop an app update by swiping left on the updating app in the App Store's Available Updates list and tapping Stop.
Do I need to update every app individually?
No. You can tap Update All in the App Updates list to update every app with a pending update at once. This is faster than updating each app one at a time.
