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How to Stop Apps From Auto-Updating on Android

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**✅ Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Open the Google Play Store

2. Tap your profile icon at the top right corner

3. Tap Settings → Network Preferences

4. Tap Auto-update apps

5. Select "Don't auto-update apps" OR **"Over Wi-Fi only to Save More Data:

 

- Turn off "Auto-download over data" in WhatsApp and other apps

- Use Lite versions of apps like Facebook Lite or Messenger Lite

- Turn on Data Saver in your phone Settings

 

Now your data will only update when YOU want it to! ✅

 

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