How to Update Chrome on iPhone?

by antonio

iPhones are among the most used Apple devices, these being the Smartphones that make Android devices more competitive. Because Apple’s use their own operating system, namely iOS. Likewise, Apple has its own web browser; which is obviously specially designed and optimized to be the best on your operating system. This browser is the Safari.

However, it’s worth mentioning that Chrome users who are just starting to use Apple can put aside the task of adapting to Safari. This is thanks to the fact that through the Apple App Store they can learn how to download and update Chrome on iPhone. In addition, the Chrome version for iPhone is also compatible with iPad and iPod Touch devices.

Steps to update Google Chrome on iPhone

automatic appstore updates

Both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store; are considerably similar in terms of their interface and the management of their products. Thanks to this, even though Apple has its own web browser and Chrome is a browser of its main competence in this field; Downloading and/or updating Google Chrome on iPhone is very easy and fast.

Right now we’ll give you the steps you need to follow to update Chrome on iPhone without any problems. Only first we need to make it clear to you that Chrome can update in two ways: manually or automatically. This will depend on the settings you have or have made on your iPhone for managing updates.

  1. Whether you’re using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch; the first thing you need to do is open the App Store on your device.
  2. At the bottom of the App Store interface you will find four different buttons, click on the“Updates”

    button; which is the third from left to right.

  3. In this section you will find the available or pending updates for each App you have on your device. Search for Chrome in the list.
  4. If it doesn’t appear to you, it’s because your Chrome is updated to its latest version. Otherwise, you have to press on “Update” once you find it on the list.
  5. Sometimes Apple will prompt you to enter your account password to begin installing updates.

NOTE: If you have Google Chrome open while installing your updates, you may need to restart it for the new version to launch.

Set up the App Store to automatically update Chrome

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If Chrome doesn’t appear to you in the list of pending updates, it’s likely to have been automatically updated in the background; consuming your mobile data package without you noticing. It’s best to set up the App Store so that Chrome automatically updates using only the available Wi-Fi connections. So you can reduce your rate on mobile data packages.

  1. Go to Settings and then tap on the iTune Store and App Store option on any of your Apple devices.
  2. Now, from the options that appear to you, keep the“Apps”and“Updates”

    on.

  3. Below, turn off the“Use mobile data”option. This way you make sure that Chrome, along with all the other apps on your Apple device; they will only be automatically updated via Wi-Fi connection.

NOTE: If you go a long time without connecting to a Wi-Fi network, all your apps will be out of date; which poses a security risk to them, your device and personal data. So you’ll need to prepare your pocket to reactivate the “Use mobile data” option and manage pending updates.

Before you finish with this guide on how to update Chrome on iPhone,we remind you that the above processes should not be done on all your devices. Keep in mind that if you have multiple Apple devices linked to each other using the same account; changes, adjustments, and updates you make to one will apply to the rest. On the other hand, if you don’t already have Chrome on your iPhone; you can download it easily like this:

Type Google Chrome in the App Store search engine. Choose the result under the Google LLC brand (usually the first one). Press the “Install“.