# Updating Apps in Onside

Keeping your apps up-to-date is important for getting the latest features, bug fixes, and security improvements. Onside Store makes it easy to manage updates for apps you've installed through our marketplace.

### Why Update Your Apps?

Developers regularly release new versions of their apps to:

* Fix bugs and improve performance.
* Introduce new features and content.
* Enhance security and stability.
* Ensure compatibility with the latest iOS updates.

Regularly updating your apps ensures you have the best and most secure experience.

### How App Updates Work in Onside

There are two main ways your apps can be updated through Onside:

1. **Automatic Updates via iOS Settings (Recommended)**
2. **Manual Updates through the Onside App**

#### 1. Automatic Updates via iOS Settings

This is the most seamless way to keep your Onside apps (and all your other iPhone/iPad apps) current.

* **How it Works:**\
  Your iPhone (or iPad) has a built-in feature to automatically update apps. When developers release new versions of apps you've installed (whether from Onside or the main App Store), and Onside makes these updates available, your device can download and install them automatically in the background, usually when connected to Wi-Fi and charging.
* **Enabling iOS Automatic App Updates:**
  1. Go to your iPhone/iPad **Settings > Apps > App Installation**.
  2. Under "Automatic Downloads," make sure **App Updates** is toggled **ON.**

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We strongly recommend enabling "App Updates" in your iPhone's settings for a convenient, hands-off experience! Onside ensures updates are ready, and iOS takes care of the rest if this setting is active.
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#### 2. Manual Updates through the Onside App

If you prefer to review and install updates yourself, or if iOS automatic updates are turned off, you can easily manage them manually within the Onside Store app.

**A. From the "Updates" Section in Your Onside Profile:**

This is your central hub for all pending updates for apps installed via Onside.

1. Open the **Onside Store** app.
2. Navigate to your **Profile** screen.
3. Tap on the **"Updates"** section.
4. You'll see a list of all apps that have an update available from Onside.
   * **Update All:** Look for an **"Update All"** button to update every app in the list simultaneously.
   * **Update Individually:** Tap the **"Update"** button next to each specific app to update it separately.

**B. From an App's Page in Onside:**

You can also initiate an update directly from an app's product page.

1. Find the app within the Onside Store (e.g., by browsing the Now, Apps, or Games tabs, or by searching).
2. Tap the **"Update"** button to download and install the latest version.

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If you have any further questions, please contact our support team. You can reach us via the chat in the bottom-right corner or by email at <support@onside.io>.


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