How to Stop Apps from Automatically Downloading on Samsung Devices

Learn how to stop apps from auto-downloading on your Samsung device with our step-by-step guide.

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To stop apps from downloading on Samsung: Go to Settings > Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Device admin apps, and disable any permissions for suspect apps. Then, open the Google Play Store, tap the menu icon > Settings > Auto-update apps, and select Don't auto-update apps. For Galaxy Store, open the menu > Settings, and turn off Auto-update apps.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I disable auto-updates for apps on Samsung? To disable auto-updates, open the Google Play Store, tap the menu, go to Settings, and select 'Don't auto-update apps'.
  2. Can I stop specific apps from downloading on my Samsung? Yes, you can stop specific apps by going to Settings > Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Device admin apps and disabling permissions.
  3. What do I do if an app keeps downloading on my Samsung? Check your device admin settings to disable any suspicious apps and review auto-update settings in both Google Play Store and Galaxy Store.
  4. How do I access the device admin settings on my Samsung? Go to Settings > Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Device admin apps to manage app permissions.

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