How to update the LINE app to the latest version -Description by iPhone/Android/PC

Updates the LINE app from the App Store on the iPhone and from the Google Play Store on Android.By upgrading to the latest state, new features can be used, bugs are eliminated and security is enhanced.

Conversely, if you neglect to update and leave it as an old version, you will not only be able to use a convenient new feature, but may be a problem or a danger in terms of security.Once the latest version of LINE is released, keep it up as soon as possible.

How to update (upgrade the LINE app)

How to update the LINE app is described in the order of iPhone, Android, PC, and Chrome version.The smartphone was previously updated from the LINE app, but now it is only a method via the App Store and Google Play Store.

When updating the LINE app on the iPhone to the latest version, open the App Store app and operate it in the following steps.

If there is no problem with the communication environment, download and install will start automatically and the update will be completed.

When updating the LINE app to the latest version with an Android smartphone, open the Google Play Store app and proceed in the following steps.

If there is no problem with the communication environment, download and install will start automatically and the update will be completed.

This is the procedure to update the PC version of LINE apps to the latest version.This time, I will explain using the Windows version of LINE app.

LINE also has a browser version using Google Chrome extensions.This time, I will explain how to update by moving from "Settings" of Chrome to "Extended function" management screen.

When updating Chrome extensions, all extensions are updated.Only LINE's Chrome extensions cannot be updated.

How to effectively set the automatic update of the app

With iPhone and Android smartphones, you can use the latest version without having to update the LINE app manually if you enable the automatic update function of the app.Most of the smartphones are on with standard settings, but it is a good idea to check what the current settings are.

In the iPhone (iOS), set it in the "App Store" item of the "Settings" application.For iOS 13 or later, automatic updates are enabled with standard settings.

At this time, if the "automatic download" of mobile data communication is turned off, the application will be automatically updated only when connecting to Wi-Fi.For more information, please refer to the following related articles.

[Related article] Update the iPhone app, how to do so and recommended settings

In the case of an Android smartphone, check the automatic update enabled / disabled in the Google Play Store "Settings" instead of "Settings" on the Android OS.

In the default settings, "Autable update of the app" is often "only via Wi-Fi".Be careful if you select "No network specification", as it may consume data communication capacity.

Precautions when updating the LINE app

When updating the LINE app, there are things you want to be aware of or go in advance.

Not only LINE, but the probability of encountering trouble by updating the app is not zero.If you want to update with more confidence, we recommend that you back up your talk history in advance.By the way, in the past, talks and friends disappeared after updating on the iPhone version of LINE.

The backup of the talk history is possible on the iPhone with "Settings" → "Talk" → "Backup of Talk" → "Backup Now".In Android, "Settings" → "Talk" → "Backup / Restore Talk History" → "Back up to Google Drive".Please refer to the related article below for detailed explanation.

[Related article] How to back up the talk history of LINE -Preparation for taking over

If the app manual update does not go well, calm down what the current communication environment and settings are like.The state of connecting to the Wi-Fi that works normally is best for updating the app.In the case of an environment where it cannot be connected to Wi-Fi, there is a possibility that a communication carrier has a failure and is out of the area.

In addition, depending on the setting, the smartphone application automatic update function may only work only when connecting to AC power when connecting to Wi-Fi.

summary

I have explained the update of the LINE app.Finally, we will summarize the main points of this article.

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