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Update your devices and software

Published:

May 2, 2025

Updated:

AUG 19, 2025

Who can use this content?

Individuals

Updating your devices and the software and apps you use on those devices means installing the latest version to fix problems, add new features and improve security.

It is important to update your devices and software, and it helps keep your devices and software running smoothly and safely.

Updating your software and devices:

  • Fixes security bugs that attackers could use
  • Improves performance and stability
  • Adds new features and tools
  • Fixes glitches and errors in older versions

If you don’t want to keep checking for another update to your device or software, consider turning on automatic updates. Automatic updates mean your device or apps download and install updates themselves, without you needing to check or do anything.