joe935
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Q: Why does Itunes download apps that have been deleted

When I start itunes it is always downloading apps that I have deleted from my Ipad.

This is a waste of time and and costly for those who are paying for data.

Why can't the downloads be stopped as the only option is to pause?

Itunes is version 12.2.2.35

OS :Windows 10 1511

iPad Air, iOS 9.2

Posted on Jan 4, 2016 8:01 AM

by turingtest2,Solvedanswer
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A:

Under Edit > Preferences > Store make sure these two options are unchecked. Use Ctrl+B to enable the menu bar if hidden.

AutoDownloadsOff.png

 

Close iTunes and delete any Downloads folder that is inside your designated media folder. Should things start to download by themselves when you restart iTunes then the remaining possibility is that the iTunes Store has a record of things that have previously been requested that have yet to be delivered. Only the iTunes Support team can flush that queue for you if it is necessary. Use https://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/ to get in touch.

 

tt2

Posted on Jan 6, 2016 5:17 AM

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  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Jan 4, 2016 8:08 AM in response to joe935
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    Jan 4, 2016 8:08 AM in response to joe935

    I don't understand the question.

     

    iTunes is not aware of what you delete on your iPad at all.  If you have automatic downloads turned on, iTunes will download your purchases to the computer regardless of what is happening on your iPad. However, You can Turn this off in  Store Preferences.

    Turn on Automatic Downloads - Apple Support

     

    Not sure how this is related to Cell Data at all, unless your computer us connected to the internet using a cellular connection.

     

    Perhaps you'd like to take the time to explain exactly what is happening.

  • by joe935,

    joe935 joe935 Jan 4, 2016 8:41 AM in response to Phil0124
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    Jan 4, 2016 8:41 AM in response to Phil0124

    I'll try to explain:

    This morning I downloaded a game from the app store, played it then decided it was not for me So I closed the game and then deleted it.

    I then started Itunes attached the Ipad air 2, clicked on my name in Itunes and it was downloading the game.

    In settings I have all automatic downloads turned off.

    So why is Itunes downloading a game that had been deleted from the Ipad?

    Does that clear up the question?

  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Jan 4, 2016 9:07 AM in response to joe935
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    Jan 4, 2016 9:07 AM in response to joe935

    Downloading to what?  

     

    Do you mean it was trying to install it back onto the iPad?

     

    Was the game selected to be synced in iTunes?

     

    What exactly did you do to delete it?

     

    I'm not entirely sure about what you say is happening.

  • by joe935,

    joe935 joe935 Jan 4, 2016 9:46 AM in response to Phil0124
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    Jan 4, 2016 9:46 AM in response to Phil0124

    Itunes is downloading the app to the PC

    No was not trying to install the app back on IPad

    Games was not synced

    In Itunes:

    Click on name then click Purchased then click apps

    the app that was deleted from Ipad shows in the list

    i deleted it by clicking in the upper left corner of that apps icon

  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Jan 5, 2016 9:08 AM in response to joe935
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    Jan 5, 2016 9:08 AM in response to joe935

    That is your Purchased list. Its not downloading anything. Its just listing your Purchase history. Most of the Apps there should have a Cloud icon on the corner.  That means they are available for download. Not that they have been downloaded.

     

    You cannot remove things from this list, but you can hide them.

    Hide and unhide purchases in iTunes or iBooks on your Mac or PC - Apple Support

  • by joe935,

    joe935 joe935 Jan 5, 2016 10:13 AM in response to Phil0124
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    Jan 5, 2016 10:13 AM in response to Phil0124

    Quite frankly and with all due respect. I don't think you know what you are talking about.

    In itunes apps are definitely being downloaded. and the apps can be deleted. I have seen it with my own eyes.

    Which leads me to the original question WHY are deleted apps being downloaded?

  • by turingtest2,Solvedanswer

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Jan 6, 2016 5:17 AM in response to joe935
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    Jan 6, 2016 5:17 AM in response to joe935

    Under Edit > Preferences > Store make sure these two options are unchecked. Use Ctrl+B to enable the menu bar if hidden.

    AutoDownloadsOff.png

     

    Close iTunes and delete any Downloads folder that is inside your designated media folder. Should things start to download by themselves when you restart iTunes then the remaining possibility is that the iTunes Store has a record of things that have previously been requested that have yet to be delivered. Only the iTunes Support team can flush that queue for you if it is necessary. Use https://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/ to get in touch.

     

    tt2