Previously purchased apps not downloading

This is a problem for me because my kids can download many apps I haven't authorized and there is no way to prevent it. May 29, PM. May 29, PM in response to mkdc In response to mkdc.

Also FYI I would prefer to prevent them from downloading all apps previously purchased whether it was my account or theirs because sometimes they "lose" apps as a punishment or if I later determine the apps are inappropriate. There are ways to stop apps being downloaded e. Question: Q: Prevent download of previously purchased apps without password More Less. Communities Get Support. To hide an app from the Purchased lists, just left swipe on it, then tap "Hide. There are lots of little changes like this in iOS 11, so if you need some more help with anything else, check out our iOS 11 tips section.

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Subscribe Now. When you've bought an app on your ID then delete and then changed the apple ID and try to download it with another ID you can't get it because you bought it on the other ID so you have to download it on your old Apple ID. This is the icon that indicates that you have purchased this app already.

Tapping on it will download the app. Sign up to join this community. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top. Stack Overflow for Teams — Collaborate and share knowledge with a private group. Create a free Team What is Teams? Learn more. Can't download previously purchased app Ask Question. Asked 7 years, 4 months ago. But Im hoping I didnt change my apple-id but simply renamed it. Thanks, Nicklas. Aug 27, PM in response to NickeZ28 In response to NickeZ28 The message I get is that the apps arent approved by my apple-id, they are already connected to another apple-id and will be visible under the bought tab under that id.

You had to have changed your Apple ID. Here's the deal, full story: I bought a used Macbook Air for my sis the other week. Sorry for the long reply, Im trying to go through this as thoroughly as I can. Thanks, Niklas. Reply Helpful 1 Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. I'll try that, many thanks, Niklas. User profile for user: divinemukendi divinemukendi. User profile for user: Community User Community User. Aug 14, AM in response to NickeZ28 In response to NickeZ28 The best way round this is delete the apps from the iPad and then download them again using your new apple id and password.

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