# How to Disable Android Auto-Updates and Regain Control

> This article teaches you how to turn off automatic updates on your Android smartphone. It also explains how to stop the Play Store from auto-updating your apps. How Do I Stop Automatic Updates?

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-turn-off-automatic-updates-android-8751342?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a0f25773d03cf1317097ad7)
- **Published:** 2026-05-21
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #smartphones #galaxy #pixel #updates #android #auto #automatic #control
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