The content restrictions has an option to always require permission to download an app. But this doesn’t work if they go to App Store>purchases and re-download from there. This is a massive loophole and means I have to delete the App Store from their phones which is annoying for everyone.
Can you please make a setting to actually prevent downloads without permission?
many thanks!
I've tried all of the restrictions and so far, my kid can still download apps that we had downloaded previously. They can't get new apps, but they can still redownload previous apps.
I've tried all of the restrictions and so far, my kid can still download apps that we had downloaded previously. They can't get new apps, but they can still redownload previous apps.
Check if this helps:
Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases
Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases - Apple Support
Manage App Store purchases, subscriptions, settings, and restrictions on iPhone
Manage App Store purchases, subscriptions, settings, and restrictions on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)
Prevent in-app purchases from the App Store
Prevent in-app purchases from the App Store – Apple Support (UK)
There’s still no solution to this. It’s totally Apple’s fault and they don’t seem interested in fixing this loophole.
we need a solution now.
This issue remains unresolved. It's a significant loophole in Apple's system, and they don't seem to be prioritizing a fix.
Stop child re-downloading an app without having to delete App Store
