update to its vs update for its

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Update to its' is used when referring to changes made to something, while 'update for its' is used when talking about updates intended for something.

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update to its

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to changes made to something.

This phrase is used when talking about changes or modifications made to something. For example, 'The software received an update to its user interface.'

Examples:

The company announced an update to its privacy policy.
The phone manufacturer released an update to its operating system.
The website needs an update to its design.

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The Inland ENC data and updates to it shall be clearly distinguishable from other information.
The Inland ENC and all updates to it shall be displayed without any degradation of their information content.
Inland ECDIS shall ensure that the Inland ENC and all updates to it have been correctly loaded into the SENC.
The Commission shall publish the list of the national reference laboratories and any updates to it in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
The Slovenian authorities notified a restructuring plan on 22 July 2011. They submitted further updates to it on 6 September 2011 and on 26 March 2012.
The Commission shall transmit that list and its updates to the competent authorities.
Each Member State shall designate a national reference laboratory for monitoring viral and bacteriological contaminations of bivalve molluscs. It shall inform the Commission, which shall publish the list of the national reference laboratories and any updates to it in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
The outcome of the risk assessment shall inform the frequency at which the plan is to be reviewed and the hosting organisation shall use past data and current updates to adjust it, as necessary.
More generally, MEPs in the committee urge India to update its labour laws to prevent the exploitation of workers.
If your image has been modified by another program, click on the preview to update it.
Does the Council plan to update its website soon?
If there'd been an update to the case, it would have been recorded in the missing person's file.
The EGE may decide to update opinions if it deems it necessary.
I tried to access the program, but there was no way to update it.
It is desirable on economic grounds to extend order No 14 of the list in Annex 87, and there is a need to update it.
This entices them to update it and send off the form.
More generally, MEPs urge India to update its labour laws to prevent the exploitation of workers.
Given the length of time since this communication was produced perhaps now would be a good time for the Commission to update it.
Although, if we could update it to modern standards, I think I might be able to convince the board to bring it back.
As regards competition law, our activities have been characterised by our debate on the Commission proposal to update its procedural rules.

Alternatives:

update of its
update on its
update in its
update with its
update about its

update for its

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to updates intended for something.

This phrase is used when talking about updates that are meant for a specific purpose or target. For example, 'The company is preparing an update for its customers.'