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How do I block certain apps from being downloaded on my iPhone?
To prevent iTunes & App Store purchases or downloads:
- Go to Settings and tap Screen Time.
- Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If asked, enter your passcode.
- Tap iTunes & App Store Purchases.
- Choose a setting and set to Don’t Allow.
Why do my iPhone apps keep needing to be downloaded?
You mention that you have free storage space on your iPhone but your apps are still being offloaded. Is the “Offload Unused Apps” setting enabled under Settings > iTunes & App Store? If so, try turning this setting off, and apps should no longer be offloaded automatically.
How do I stop certain apps from being downloaded?
How to Block a Specific App From Being Downloaded?
- Open the Google Play Store.
- In the top-left corner of the screen, tap on the three horizontal lines.
- Now, go to Settings.
- Tap Parental controls.
- Toggle Parental controls on.
- Create a PIN and tap OK.
- Confirm your PIN and tap OK.
- Tap Apps & games.
How can I stop apps from being offloaded from my iPhone?
Obviously, disabling this feature will reinstall your apps and prevent them from being offloaded automatically in the future. If you want to keep using the feature but need access to an individual offloaded app, you can go to Settings –> General –> iPhone Storage. Tap on an app and then tap Reinstall App.
Why does my iPhone 5 keep reloading apps?
Unfortunately it’s a limitation of the device itself. Only 1 GB of ram, it seems Apple did not increase the ram to keep up with the other improvements. I have the same issue on my 5S.
How can I stop apps perpetually reloading?
I can be watching a YouTube video, do a little browsing on safari, and when I come back to youtube, the App will refresh and I lose my place on the video I was watching. the only way to stop this is by getting a windows / android device with more than 1GB of ram.
What happens when I reinstall an app on my iPhone?
When you reinstall an offloaded app, the data will be automatically restored. Basically, it’s like you never deleted the app in the first place. While it’s a feature, judging by some posts on the Apple support forums, some users would rather have it turned off. Offload Unused Apps is enabled by default.