How do I manually update installed apps on my tablet using Google Play Store?

Answer: Google Play Store app - unmanaged vs. managed

Manual updating of installed apps on a tablet depends on whether or not the Google Play Store app on the device is managed or unmanaged:

• An unmanaged Google Play Store App is the traditional one that is downloaded and installed directly from Google. It provides access to all apps that are qualified to be in the Play Store. You will also carry out manual updates and upgrades to your applications through the Google Play Store, as well as arrange for subscriptions and payments.
• A managed Google Play Store App is one that has been configured and installed along with a device security or device management application, such as Samsung Knox or Cellairis. The apps that you can install, manage, and update are limited to those allowed through the managed Google Play Store App.

Answer: Using an unmanaged Google Play Store app to manually update installed apps

To manually update installed apps through an unmanaged Google Play Store App, carry out the following:

1. On the tablet, start the Google Play Store app.
2. In the upper right corner, tap the profile icon.
3. From the menu, tap Manage apps & device. The Overview tab is active.
4. Tap on the Manage tab. Install is checked, by default.
5. Tap Updates available:
   • If updates are available, they will be listed. Tap Update all. The updates will begin:
     • This could take awhile, depending on how many updates are available, how large the download files are, the Internet connection speed, and how big the update is.
     • Download and installation progress will be indicated for each app as the update process continues.
   • If no updates are available or you have completed updating all apps, the You're all set message appears.
6. Tap Check for updates, just to be sure that an update you carried out didn't cause another app to need updating:
   1. If updates are found, they will be listed. Tap Update all, just like you did in Step 5.
   2. When no updates are found, the You're all set message appears.
7. Close the Google Play Store App.

Answer: Using a managed Google Play Store app to manually update installed apps

To manually update installed apps through a managed Google Play Store App, carry out the following:

1. On the tablet, start the Google Play Store app.
2. In the upper left corner, tap the 3-line menu icon.
3. Tap My Work Apps.
4. Tap Updates. A list of available updates appears.
5. Tap Update all. The updates will begin:
   • If updates are available, they will be listed. Tap Update all. The updates will begin:
     • This could take awhile, depending on how many updates are available, how large the download files are, the Internet connection speed, and how big the update is.
     • Download and installation progress will be indicated for each app as the update process continues.
   • If no updates are available or you have completed updating all apps, the You're all set message appears.
6. When finished, tap Done.

These are typical instructions for using a managed Google Play Store App to update installed apps on the tablet. Button and menu names may vary, but these are the steps you need to follow.

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