How to turn off automatic updates in the Xbox Game Pass for PC app?

Discus and support How to turn off automatic updates in the Xbox Game Pass for PC app? in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; As the title says, how do I turn off automatic updates in the Xbox Game Pass app for PC? As you can see in the next picture, Automatic Updates have... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by D34dP1x3l, Feb 22, 2023.

  1. D34dP1x3l
    D34dP1x3l Guest

    How to turn off automatic updates in the Xbox Game Pass for PC app?


    As the title says, how do I turn off automatic updates in the Xbox Game Pass app for PC?
    As you can see in the next picture, Automatic Updates have been switched off, yet as happens frequently when I turn my computer on, the app has started downloading updates to games without asking. These are games I don't play often and therefore don't need to waste my bandwidth updating once a week.

    How to turn off automatic updates in the Xbox Game Pass for PC app? [​IMG]


    I also have to same option set to off in the Microsoft Store.

    How to turn off automatic updates in the Xbox Game Pass for PC app? [​IMG]


    This is an issue that has been plaguing my for months now and I'm so sick of trying to figure out either way other apps and programs are having to buffer things like video and audio, and also why if I occasionally need to switch to mobile data, why I have none left!

    Please help me understand how to fix this fairly basic issue.

    :)
     
    D34dP1x3l, Feb 22, 2023
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  2. Frathos Win User

    Xbox 1x taking too long to power down since recent dashboard update

    Do you have Automatically update my games and apps turned on? Maybe that is making the shutdown take longer as the console attempts to update any games or apps that have updates pending before turning off.
  3. PalmettoBling Win User

    How to turn off automatic update?

    Good day,

    So this page has some details on the different power settings: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/console/learn-about-power-modes

    In energy-saving mode, it will not download and install the updates automatically. I believe that is what you are looking for, but there are some drawbacks outlined on that support page.

    This page has some more details on system updates and when they might be mandatory: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/console/system-update-overview

    Let us know if you have any other questions!
  4. Internet Expert Win User

    Auto update question

    If you check Settings > System > Updates, you should see options (in checkboxes) to enable automatic updating.

    From what I can tell by these options, only system updates are applied after the console is turned off, even when in energy-saving mode. Game/App updates can be automatically downloaded in the background, but only while the console is turned on.

    Some people say that games and apps are automatically updated while the console is turned off in "Instant-On" mode, but I can't find any exact confirmation on this now.
  5. XBF - Dom Win User

    PC Xbox App updates games even when automatic updates are turned off

    Hello SpaghettiPolicy,

    Thank you for reaching out to us about your issue!

    First, I suggest checking for updates for your machine as this may alleviate the issues you are having all together.

    For the first issue about the automatic updates, can you verify that the Xbox app and the gaming services are updated to the latest versions? You can find that by following these steps:

    Open the Xbox App
    Click your profile icon at the top right corner of the page
    Select "Settings"
    Select "About" on the left panel

    The first set of numbers under "Version" will display the current version of your Xbox App.

    Current versions:

    Xbox App: 2112.1001.10.0
    Gaming Services: 3.60.12001.0

    While in the settings of the Xbox app, I also suggest selecting the "Automatically launch app at startup" check box so the Xbox App doesn't launch and start performing operations before you launch it.

    Can you also verify whether or not you're an Xbox Insider using a different version of the Xbox app?

    For the "card is about to expire" issue, we are currently investigating and will update as any troubleshooting steps or information is provided.
  6. KenwayCreed Win User

    Xbox (PC Game Pass) app auto updates games, even with the Automatic Updates option turned off.

    Edition Windows 11 Home

    Version 21H2

    Installed on ‎11/‎29/‎2021

    OS build 22000.527

    Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.527.0
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