You will need to update your apps regularly to keep your phone and tablets safe.Don't fret, if you want to update your apps, you can use your phone.There is a secret way to update apps in the Play Store.Although you can see the list of apps you've installed on your phone, you won't know which ones need to be updated.If you want to update all of your apps at the same time, you can use a free third-party app called AirDroid that will let you control your phone with a computer keyboard and mouse.
Step 1: Go to play.google.com in your browser
You can use any web browser to access the store.If you sign in to the Play Store on your computer, you will be able to install and update apps from anywhere in the world.If you click on the app's page, you can update any installed app to its latest version.The same thing happened when you tapped in the Play Store on your phone.
Step 2: You need to sign in to your account.
You need to sign in using the same account that's associated with your phone.Click the blue button at the top-right corner if you want to sign in.
Step 3: Click the green tab.
There is a sidebar menu at the top left corner of the page.
Step 4: Click my apps.
It's the first option in the sidebar menu on the left side of the page.You can see a list of all the apps on your phone.
Step 5: You can update the app by clicking on it.
Any app with a green-and-white checkmark at the bottom-right corner of its tile is installed on your phone.You can open that app's information by clicking an app tile.
Step 6: The button is green.
The app's info page has it at the top-right corner.A window will open.
Step 7: You can choose a device from the menu.
Just skip to the next step if you already see your device selected.
Step 8: The button is green.
There is a window at the bottom-right corner.
Step 9: Click next to enter your password.
If the message says the app will be installed on your device soon, it means it needs to be updated.The update should start immediately if you are online.The app will be updated if you don't connect it to the internet.The update won't start until the device is connected to the internet.You should see "Your device already has this item installed" if you see a message that says "No eligible devices for app install".There is no need for an update.
Step 10: AirDroid can be installed on your phone.
AirDroid is a free app that allows you to access your home screen on your computer.If you were using the phone's touch screen, you would be able to update your apps through the Play Store.Some features require a premium subscription, but the app is free from the Play Store.Sand Studio is the developer of the app that has a green icon with a white paper airplane inside.To use this method, you will need to connect your device to your computer with a cable.
Step 11: There is a way to enable USB Debugging on your phone or tablet.
You only need to do it once.You can connect your phone to your computer with this.You can tap.Wait until you see the message that says "Developer mode is enabled"Return to the main screen.If the switch is not enabled, you can enable it now.The On position is where the "USB debugging" switch should be.Either tap or.
Step 12: An AirDroid account is needed.
You can sign up in a web browser.You can create a password by entering your email address.Pick a nickname for your account.You can send a confirmation code via email.You can enter the verification code in the email from AirDroid.Click if you want to.
Step 13: AirDroid can be downloaded for Windows or macOS.
Click the link below to download the AirDroid installation.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation once you've downloaded it.If you prefer to use a web-based version of AirDroid instead of installing the extension on your computer, you can click under "AirD Droid Web" instead.You can access AirDroid on the web after installation.The web version of the steps will be a little different, but not too different.
Step 14: You can log in to AirDroid on your phone.
A new green-and-white paper airplane icon has been added to your app drawer.If you want to sign in, you have to tap it to launch AirDroid.
Step 15: You can have remote control on your phone.
You will be prompted to set up security and remote features on the first time you set AirDroid up.To set up security and remote features, you need to enable remote control.You can find it near the bottom of the list.The green button is located at the bottom of the screen.To close it, tap on the pop-up message.In the future, you can enable and disabling this feature by tapping the tab and navigating to >.
Step 16: AirDroid can be found on your PC or Mac.
Go to the Start menu and open the new AirDroid app, then enter your credentials.You'll see your phone listed under "My devices" once you're signed in.If you don't see your phone in the list, make sure it's connected to the same wi-fi network as your computer and that the app is open.
Step 17: You can start a remote control session.
Every time you want to start a new remote control session, you need to do this.Click the binoculars icon in the left column on the PC or Mac version of AirDroid.This opens the panel.Click on the screen.You can connect your phone to the computer with a charging cable.Plug the bigger end into the port on your computer.You should see a pop-up message on your phone.To enter the mode, tap on the phone.Select if you are prompted to do so.Go to the on-screen instructions on your phone.Once you approve the connection, you will be able to see your home screen on your computer.Click the binoculars icon again if the session doesn't start automatically.
Step 18: You can open the Play Store app on your computer.
The Play Store icon looks like a sideways multicolored triangle when you click it with your mouse.It will be in your drawer.
Step 19: Click on the menu.
There is a play store at the top left corner.A menu will be expanded.
Step 20: The menu has apps and games.
The first option on the menu.There is a list of apps on your phone.
Step 21: You can update all of the apps at once.
There is a green button near the top-right corner of the list.You can just tap next to an individual app to update it.When you're done updating your apps, you can close the connection by closing the AirDroid window on your computer or the app on the phone.Click the binoculars to start a new connection when you open AirDroid on your computer or phone.