How to bypass app update Android

How to bypass app update Android


If you do not want to update your old app and this app is not open without updates and you are unable to skip this. you can use below trick to run older version of app in android.

Using this trick you can skip this updates and use older version of app without any difficulties.

  • Download APK Editor from PlayStore
  • Now search your old app in PlayStore and click on Read more 

How to bypass app update Android

  • Now scroll down and check the Latest version of App

How to bypass app update Android

  • Open APK Editor App and click on "Select Apk fro App"

How to bypass app update Android

  • Now search you old app and click on "Common Edit"

How to bypass app update Android

  • Now change the version name with the latest one you noticed in PlayStore

How to bypass app update Android

  • Click on Save
  • Now install the modified app. (First uninstall the previous one)

Note: you can find this Modified app in Internal memory/APK Editor 

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How to bypass app update Android

so a game app I play called balloony land forces users to update to continue the game however the new update has changed the button layout and detects jailbroken users. ideally I'd like to stay on the older version if possible is there a way I can get around this with ifile or something? when you click update it automatically sends you to AppStore and the update screen won't go away. I'm on 8.0.2 and ios 9.1

How to bypass app update Android

level 1

Try quitting the app, going in airplane mode, and relaunching.

level 1

You can do this through flex.

I had to add these to my ufc and nfl gamepass apps

Search for lines like this:

-(void) setQuitAlertView:(id)

Or

-(void) setSysAlertView:(id)

Change the id to: null

level 2

and this stops the update messages appearing for you?

level 1

You are going to have to wait for a bypass. You can't give a good ifile tutorial because every game is different. I can have a look if it is possible or not.

level 2

ah ok! I'm on version 1.13.10 I don't really want to update to 1.18.10. much appreciated if you do look into it for me.

level 1

i wonder if there is a flex tweak for this...

level 2

not uploaded in cloud unfortunately :/

level 2

It can not do what OP is asking.

App updates bring new functionality, but they can also break old features or introduce changes no one wants. Unfortunately, if you're holding onto an older app version because you don't want to accept the update, it becomes a lot harder to keep the rest of your apps updated.

Sure, you could open the app's Play Store page and disable the "Automatic Updates" setting, but this has side effects. If you ever go to the My Apps section in the Play Store and hit "Update All," you'll be asked if you want to update the app in question, where it's easy to make the wrong choice. You'll also constantly see that you have an update available in the My Apps section.

Another option would be to disable automatic updates altogether, but then you'd need to constantly check for updates for all your other apps, and you'd still have to avoid the "Update All" button.

In the past, the only permanent solutions to this problem involved using root or modifying APK files on your computer, but neither of those is an option for everyone. With the method outlined below, you'll be able to stop automatic updates once and for all, and you can do it all from the comfort of your phone.

Before You Begin

This method should work to prevent any user-installed app from updating on the Play Store, but it won't work for pre-installed apps unless you're rooted.

The gist of it is you'll be re-sideloading a version of the app that you signed yourself. Since Android won't install a differently-signed app on top of another one (even if everything else is identical), this means you'll have to uninstall the official version of the app before you sign it yourself and install it again to prevent updates.

Therefore, the only way to prevent updates for pre-installed system apps is to remove the official version. You can only do that if you're rooted (but if you are, it's just a matter of deleting the APK file from /system/app/ or /system/priv-app/).

However, if you're doing this for an app you installed yourself, no root is needed.

Step 1: Install the App Version You Want to Keep

The first thing you'll need to do is get the actual version of the app that you want to keep indefinitely. If you've been avoiding updates and the version in question is already installed, you can move on to Step 2.

If you've already updated, you'll have to start by uninstalling the updated version of the app, of course. From there, install the version you want to keep. A great way to find old versions is to look up the app on APKMirror, then sideload the older APK.

Step 2: Install 2 New Apps

To do this all on your phone, you'll just need two apps. The first is called APK Extractor, and you'll use it to pull a copy of the app version that you want to keep installed. The second app is called APK Signer Orijinal, and you'll use that to prevent the app from updating.

To get both of these apps, search for them by name on the Play Store. Or if you're reading this on your phone, just tap each of the following links:

  • Install APK Extractor for free from the Google Play Store
  • Install APK Signer Orijinal for free from the Google Play Store

How to bypass app update Android

Step 3: Extract the APK Version You Want to Keep

Next, open APK Extractor. From the main screen, scroll down and select the app you want to prevent from updating. You'll likely be prompted to give the app storage access, so tap "Allow" on the popup. Then, select the app you want to prevent from updating (one more time) and the app will extract its APK file.

How to bypass app update Android
How to bypass app update Android
How to bypass app update Android

At this point, you can uninstall APK Extractor if you'd like — its job is done.

Step 4: Re-Sign the APK

Next, open the APK Signer app and tap "Choose In/Out." From there, open the ExtractedApks folder, then select the app you extracted in Step 3.

How to bypass app update Android
How to bypass app update Android
How to bypass app update Android

With the APK now queued up, leave all of the options selected as they are, then tap "Sign the file" towards the bottom of the screen. The process of signing the file can take up to one minute, but when it's done, you'll be done with the APK Signer app.

How to bypass app update Android
How to bypass app update Android

Step 5: Uninstall the Official App

Next, you'll need to uninstall the version of the app you currently have installed. This version is signed with the developer's official signature, so your custom-signed version will not install on top of the existing app. Uninstall by long-pressing the app's icon and selecting "Uninstall," or by dropping it on the "Uninstall" option at the top of your home screen after long-pressing.

How to bypass app update Android
How to bypass app update Android

Step 6: Sideload the Signed App

Next, use any file browser app to navigate to the ExtractedApks folder on your internal storage partition. You'll see two APKs here — one is the original that you extracted in Step 3, and the other is the version you signed in Step 4. The names will be very similar, so to be sure you're installing the right one, long press it and choose "Rename." Verify that the APK file name ends with the word "signed." If it doesn't, check the other APK.

How to bypass app update Android
How to bypass app update Android

When you're sure you've located the signed APK, make sure you have Unknown Sources enabled. From there, simply tap the file to open it, and you'll be prompted to install your custom-signed version of the app. Press "Install" and then "Open."

How to bypass app update Android
How to bypass app update Android

Step 7: Enjoy Automatic Updates Again

Finally, head to the "My Apps" section in your Play Store app. If everything went off without a hitch, you'll see that no updates are available — even though you have the older version of the app installed. From now on, you can tap that "Update All" button whenever you want, but your modified APK will not update. You can even enable automatic updates if you'd like!

How to bypass app update Android

This works because of the different signature you applied to the APK in Step 4. Signatures are a security measure Android uses to ensure that malicious developers can't impersonate other apps. If the signatures of two APKs don't match, even if everything else is the same, Android will refuse to install the update.

The only way to install an update to an existing app is if the signature matches the original, but matching signatures can only be created by the original developer. So by signing the APK with your own custom signature, you've essentially tricked the Play Store into thinking you don't have that exact app installed anymore, thus stopping updates.

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How do I skip an app update?

Open the Play Store and tap your profile picture on the top right. Go to Settings, select Network preferences, and go to Auto-update apps. Select Don't auto-update apps and tap DONE. You could also select the Over Wi-Fi only option if you'd prefer automatic updates on Wi-Fi.

How do I skip the latest Android update?

Get the latest Android updates available for you.
Open your phone's Settings app..
Near the bottom, tap System. System update..
You'll see your update status. Follow any steps on the screen..

How do I run an older version of an Android app?

Reinstall apps or turn apps back on.
On your Android phone or tablet, open Google Play Store ..
On the right, tap the profile icon..
Tap Manage apps & device. Manage..
Select the apps you want to install or turn on. If you can't find the app, at the top, tap Installed. Not installed..
Tap Install or Enable..

How do you fix this app was built for an older version?

This message displays the following information: "This app was built for an older version of Android and may not work properly. Try checking for updates, or contact the developer." This dialog box can be bypassed by simply clicking "OK" and the App will work as usual when bypassed.