How to Update Apps on iPad

Check for application updates

Connect iPad to a wireless network. You will need internet access to check and download the update. If your iPad has a 4G connection, you can use it to download updates, but this will be included in your data plan costs.

Open the Settings app and tap "Wi-Fi" to find and connect to a wireless network.

Open the App Store. You can find this app on one of your iPad's home screens. This option is located in the Utilities folder.

Click the "Updates" tab. You'll find this located in the lower right corner of the screen. The numbers on the tab will show how many apps have updates available.

Tap "Update" next to the app to start downloading the update. The app will be added to the queue for download. Applications will be updated one by one.

Click "Update All" to install all available updates. You will find this button in the upper left corner of the screen. All apps with available updates will be queued for download.

Please wait while the application updates. Once the app update is downloaded, the app icon will turn gray on the home screen and you'll see a progress indicator for the process. The application can be used again once the icon returns to normal.

Update again if it fails. Often, the "Update All" function doesn't work correctly, and some apps will just show the "Update" button again. You can tap "Update All" again or tap the "Update" button separately for each app.

Fix problems updating apps. There are a few things you can try if your app isn't updating properly:

Double-click the Home button to open App Switcher. Swipe up the App Store window to close it. Go back to the home screen and open the App Store. Try downloading the updates again.

Restart iPad. Press and hold the Power button until the Power slider appears. Use your hand to slide the slider and wait for the iPad to turn off. Turn it back on and then try downloading updates again.

Restore iPad to factory settings. If updates still don't work, try a factory reset to clear the cache. Press and hold the Power and Home buttons until the device turns off. Continue holding both buttons until the Apple logo appears. Once your iPad restarts, try downloading updates from the App Store again.

Enable automatic updates

Open the Settings app. You can turn on automatic app updates so your device automatically downloads and installs any available updates for apps on iPad.

Automatic updates will not happen if your iPad is in Low Power mode.

Select "iTunes & App Store." You'll find this in the bottom half of the menu.

Activate "Updates" mode ("Updates"). This option will set up the feature to automatically download app updates with new versions on your iPhone when connected to a wireless network.

Connect the device to the charger. When iPad is connected to a charger and wireless network, app updates download automatically.

Prioritize app update order (iOS 10)

Press and hold the app waiting to download with the iPad Pencil. 3D Touch only works on iPad devices running iOS 10 and you must use the iPad Pencil. Press firmly with the stylus on the app waiting to download.

Select "Priority download" from the displayed menu. This will move the app to the next download location, just behind any apps that are currently updating.

Wait for the application to finish loading. The download of the selected application will begin immediately, as soon as the previous application download is complete.