How to Stop an iPhone from Automatically Downloading App Store Purchases to All Devices
Open your iPhone's Settings., Scroll down and tap iTunes & App Store., Sign in with your Apple ID if necessary., Slide the "Apps" button to the Off position.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
It's the app showing gray gears that can be found on the Home Screen. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap iTunes & App Store.
It's located in the fourth group of menu options. , If you are already signed in, you may skip this step.
When you turn on/off the Automatic Downloads feature, your iPhone will be linked to your Apple ID account.
Only app purchases made under the Apple ID account signed in to on your iPhone will be affected by the Automatic Download feature. , The bar should turn white.
Now, when you make a purchase from the App store on your iPad, iPod Touch and/or computer, your iPhone will not automatically download them. -
Step 3: Sign in with your Apple ID if necessary.
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Step 4: Slide the "Apps" button to the Off position.
Detailed Guide
It's the app showing gray gears that can be found on the Home Screen.
It's located in the fourth group of menu options. , If you are already signed in, you may skip this step.
When you turn on/off the Automatic Downloads feature, your iPhone will be linked to your Apple ID account.
Only app purchases made under the Apple ID account signed in to on your iPhone will be affected by the Automatic Download feature. , The bar should turn white.
Now, when you make a purchase from the App store on your iPad, iPod Touch and/or computer, your iPhone will not automatically download them.
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