Automatic app download options greyed out on iPad

Hi


im not sure why, but all the Automatic app download options are greyed out on my iPad and ive no idea why. Would anybody know why this might be?


thanks

Nick

iPad Air (M2, 2024)

Posted on Sep 10, 2026 12:14 PM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2026 12:36 PM

There are 2 possible reasons:

  • You have Low Power Mode turned on. The battery indicator would be yellow verifying Low Power Mode.
  • You have Screen Time Restrictions preventing usage of the App Store. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, and turn it off to test. If you are a member of a Family Sharing plan, the Organizer can override any setting on your device and you would have to ask them to make the change.
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Sep 10, 2026 12:36 PM in response to Nickholl

There are 2 possible reasons:

  • You have Low Power Mode turned on. The battery indicator would be yellow verifying Low Power Mode.
  • You have Screen Time Restrictions preventing usage of the App Store. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, and turn it off to test. If you are a member of a Family Sharing plan, the Organizer can override any setting on your device and you would have to ask them to make the change.

Automatic app download options greyed out on iPad

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