How to Stop Apps from Downloading Automatically on All Your Apple Devices (iOS 15 Update)

It can be a pain when an app gets downloaded automatically to all your Apple devices when you only want it on one.

By Conner Carey Updated 09/27/2021

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When using my iPhone, I often download apps to try out. Later, when I unlock my iPad, all of the apps I downloaded to test on my iPhone are suddenly on my tablet. Some people prefer the automation of all their apps showing up on all their devices. But for me, it's a problem; here's how to stop apps you purchased on one device from downloading automatically on your other devices.

How to Stop Apps from Downloading on All Your Apple Devices

Open the Settings app.
Tap App Store.
Toggle off Apps under Automatic Downloads.
Repeat these steps on each device on which you want to stop automatic app downloads.

Now your apps won’t automatically download on all of your devices connected with the same Apple ID.

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Conner Carey's writing can be found at conpoet.com. She is currently writing a book, creating lots of content, and writing poetry via @conpoet on Instagram. She lives in an RV full-time with her mom, Jan and dog, Jodi as they slow-travel around the country.

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