You've
got a few options for blocking auto-updating apps. The first is to
use Samsung's own Galaxy Apps app, the second is to use the Play
Store and the third is to disable the app entirely (assuming you
never use it). If you wanted to go even further you could root your
Galaxy and then remove the pre-loaded bloatware entirely, but
that's a tutorial for another day.
Not
everyone wants all those Samsung apps on their Galaxy. / © Samsung,
AndroidPITGalaxy Apps method
Not
all Samsung devices have this app – previously called Samsung Apps
– so if you can't see it in your app drawer just move onto the next
option.
If
you do have this app, open it up, and you can either tap the
drop-down menu and select Settings (in the new version of the app) or
tap the three dots in the top right hand corner and select Settings
(in the old version). In the settings, simply tap the entry for
auto-updating apps and disable it.
Galaxy
Apps provides an option for auto-updating. / © ANDROIDPITGoogle Play method
Google
Play also provides good controls over what apps do, including whether
or not they can automatically update themselves. Just got to the Play
Store and swipe out the left hand navigation menu. Select My Apps and
find the Samsung Apps you want to block from auto-updating.
Tap
a Samsung app and in the top right hand corner you'll see that
overflow menu again. Tap this and you'll see a check box next to
Auto-update. Simply un-check this box to stop that app from updating
automatically. You can always change this back in future or manually
update an app whenever you want to.
Google
Play lets you manage auto-updating apps. / © ANDROIDPITDisable apps entirely
If
you're blocking apps from updating automatically you probably don't
use them either. If you'd prefer to disable the app entirely, meaning
it won't update, run background processes or otherwise consume system
resources, then you can disable the app.
Go
to Settings > Application Manager and find the apps you want to
disable (they're probably in the All tab). Tap an app and tap Turn
Off on the next screen. You'll get a notification telling you what
will happen. Tap OK and the disabled app will now appear in a
Disabled tab in Application manager. You can Enable it from here
anytime you like.
Annoying
apps can be turned off (if they can't be uninstalled entirely). / ©
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