How to lock app. deletion and restore?

Question

Level 1

4 points

How to lock app. deletion and restore?

I just purchased a learning app. for my kids. A couple of weeks later, I found out the app. was no longer there. I didn't do any backup yet on my PC.

Question 1: How do I password it so when a deletion occurs, it ask for a password?
Question 2: Do I have to re-purchase the app again or what?
Question 3: Is there a way to lock the device after a couple of hours on?

Thank you!

HP, nothing

Posted on Jan 19, 2011 6:58 AM

Reply

Answer 1

Best reply

roaminggnome

Level 10

106,365 points

Jan 19, 2011 7:13 AM in response to 2Chuck

1) You don't

2) No. Unlike music you can redownload apps: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

3) You can have it auto lock after some time of no use and you can password protect it so that it cannot be unlocked without a password.

Have a look at the manual:

http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPod_touch_iOS4_UserGuide.pdf

Reply

Answer 2

2Chuck Author

Level 1

4 points

Jan 19, 2011 7:26 AM in response to roaminggnome

Thanks for the quick response.

I'll try to re-download again then. Still, it would be nice if Apple requires a password protect for deletion feature.

Reply

Answer 3

roaminggnome

Level 10

106,365 points

Jan 19, 2011 7:30 AM in response to 2Chuck

You can leave feedback for Apple at:

http://www.apple.com/feedback

Others have mentioned wanting this feature as well.

Perhaps if enough leave feedback they will add the feature.

Reply

Answer 4

varjak paw

Level 10

170,200 points

Jan 19, 2011 11:38 AM in response to 2Chuck

It may be different on an iPod touch, but on my iPad with iOS 4.2, there's an option in the Restrictions to disable the deletion of apps. A user would need to know the passcode for the restrictions to be able to enable that setting so an app could be deleted. A couple of steps more than a direct password, but for now at least it's the way Apple has provided for preventing unintended/unauthorized deletions.

Regards.

Reply