1.23 Keep device Apps up to date

Information

Regularly update your device apps.
The recommended state for this setting is: Update 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:

Tap/slide up Launcher.
Launch Play Store App in the App drawer.
Tap Menu.
Tap My apps & Games.
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.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2466