How to Update Your Device and Apps Regularly

Simple steps to keep your phone, tablet, or computer secure and fast

Updating your device and apps is one of the easiest ways to protect your data, fix bugs, and improve performance. This guide shows you how to check for updates on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone—and how to make updates automatic.

🔒 Why Updates Matter

• Security: Updates fix vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit

• Speed: New versions often run faster and smoother

• Stability: Fewer crashes, freezes, and glitches

• Features: You may get new tools or settings that make life easier

🧭 Step-by-Step: How to Update Your Device

Windows 10 / 11

1. Click Start > Settings > Windows Update

2. Click Check for updates

3. Install available updates and restart your computer

macOS (MacBook or iMac)

1. Click the Apple menu > System Settings > Software Update

2. Click Update Now

3. Turn on Automatic Updates if available

Android Phones and Tablets

1. Open Settings > System > System Update

2. Tap Check for updates

3. Follow the prompts to install

iPhone and iPad

1. Open Settings > General > Software Update

2. Tap Download and Install

3. Turn on Automatic Updates for future updates

📲 How to Update Your Apps

Android

1. Open the Google Play Store

2. Tap your profile icon > Manage apps & device

3. Tap Update All

iPhone / iPad

1. Open the App Store

2. Tap your profile icon

3. Scroll down and tap Update All

Windows

1. Open the Microsoft Store

2. Click your profile icon > App settings

3. Click Get updates

Mac

1. Open the App Store

2. Click Updates in the sidebar

3. Click Update All

🔁 Best Practices

• ✅ Restart your device weekly to apply updates

• ✅ Turn on automatic updates for system and apps

• ✅ Keep at least 5GB of free space for updates

• ✅ Back up important files before major updates

• ✅ Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication

⚠️ Common Problems and Fixes

• Update won’t install: Restart your device and try again

• Low storage: Delete unused apps or files

• Battery too low: Plug in your device before updating

• Apps crashing after update: Update the app again or reinstall it

📞 Need Help?

We offer remote and in-person tech support for seniors, farms, and small businesses in Central Alberta—including update help, backup setup, and app troubleshooting.

• Visit: https://www.fieldandruraltechservices.online

• Email: connect@fieldandruraltechservices.online

• Call: 587-306-3444

• First session is free for new clients.