Information
Regularly update your device apps.
Rationale:
Keeping apps updated gives you access to the latest features and improves app security
and stability. This has similar advantages as patching. Hence, keep your device apps
updated.
NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.
Solution
Follow the below steps to update all Apps:
1. Tap/slide up Launcher.
2. Launch Play Store App in the App drawer.
3. Tap Menu.
4. Tap My apps & Games.
5. If there are any updates pending, then tap Update All.
Impact:
You might incur data charges.
Default Value:
By default, apps are automatically updated. If cellular data is not a concern or secure Wi-Fi
is available then you can leave the default Playstore app setting to auto update the apps to
ensure that apps are updated automatically.