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How to Set up the Study Phone for Automatic Updates – Android

After you have finished your testing week, please go ahead and set up the study phone for automatic updates. If you need help, go to step 5 to request help.

Step 1: Log into the phone with a Google account

I have a google account

Watch a step by step video to log-in

Instructions:

  1. Open your device’s Settings app
  2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Google. Follow the instructions to add your account

Step 2: Set up automatic app updates

Watch a step by step video. Note google has changed step 2 but they have not updated the video. My written instructions below show you a more accurate step 2 process.

To set up updates for individual apps on your device:

  1. Open the Google Play Store app Google Play
  2. Tap the circle to the right of the search bar (See picture on the right)
  3. Tap Settings
  4. Tap General
  5. Tap Auto-update apps
  6. Select Over Wi-Fi only

The app will update automatically when updates are available.


Step 3: Check for MAP ARC app updates

  1. Go to the Play Store
  2. Search for MAP ARC and select the WashU Med app
  3. Click Update if it is available. If it says Open it means that there are no updates*
I’ve been asked to update the study app

If the study team has asked you to update the app to a specific version, click on the button below for more detailed instructions

How to update the app to a specific version

Step 4: Set up automatic software updates

  1. Open your device’s Settings app
  2. Tap Software Update > turn on Auto download over Wi-Fi
  3. Tap on Download and Install (if available)

Step 5 (Optional): Let us know if you need help

Click here to request help

Step 6 (Optional Step): Set up the phone for personal use

Click here to see the instructions to set-up the study phone for your personal use

Other How To’s:

Download the Study App
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