Google Play is the place to get all kinds of apps for your Android; we’ve shown you some essential ones for newcomers if you need some suggestions. Out of the box, though, Google Play exhibits a few behaviors you might find irritating. Here’s how to fix them.
First, you might notice that apps automatically update without you having to explicitly tell them to. Since keeping everything up to date keeps you safe, it’s wise to leave this enabled so your apps don’t become horribly outdated. However, some may be concerned about these updates using their data plan or otherwise object to the practice.
If you want to take on the responsibility for updates, open the Play Store on your phone and tap the slide-out menu in the top left, followed by Settings. In this menu, you can turn auto updates off completely, enable them on WiFi only, or let them run at any time. The WiFi option is probably the wisest choice, but it’s up to you.
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These settings also hold some other options you should examine. The Add icon to Home screen option automatically adds shortcuts to your launcher every time you install an app; this is annoying, and you’ll probably want to disable it.
Finally, the Require authentication for purchases option will force you to enter your Google account password whenever you buy an app. You can choose it to ask every half-hour, every time, or never. Since in-app purchases are so rampant and mistakes happen, setting this to 30 minutes is a good idea.
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