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I want to delete certain apps from my purchase history in iTunes. Does anyone know how to do this?
iPad, iOS 4.3.2
Right now, you can't delete anything. It's a history and you can't change history, much as some politicians would like to.
Apple may make it possible. You can leave your desires here: http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html
I understand apples need to keep records for accounting purposes, but what is seen in my app store history should be totally controllable by me. I guess we will have to wait and see, how apple addresses this growing concern.
You can choose to "hide" on iPad. Not sure about on desktop. Also not sure if it permanently hides. Looks like it just lightens them so you can bypass.
@ james taylor 8185:
Find and select the app(s) you want to permanently delete in your iTunes apps folder on your computer
(e.g. \Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\Mobile Applications).
Press the delete button on your keyboard.
Et voilà...
You're welcome 😉.
(PS: Should you have deleted any one by mistake, they are still available in your recycle bin [select it, right mouse click, restore]... until such time you empty it).
(PPS: If the apps are NOT on your computer but in the purchase history of iTunes, you first have to download them -again- and then follow the above instructions).
I found these directions (to permanently hide past purchases/downloads in the app store/itunes history:
1. Upgrade your version of iTunes to the newest version. (idk if this really matters...)
2. Click on iTunes Store in the lefthand column of iTunes and log in to your account.
3. Find "Purchased" in the Quick Links menu on the right hand side of the Store home page. Click on it.
4. You should see a list of your downloaded apps on the screen. Mouse over any app that you wish to delete. A small "x" in a round circle will appear in the top left corner of the app icon. Click the "x".
5. A notification will pop up telling you that your purchased app will now be hidden and how you can un-hide it in the future. Click OK. The app will disappear from your purchase history in iTunes and all associated iOS devices instantly. Verify this on your iOS device by navigating to your purchase history in the App Store.
I just tried this, and it worked. I was able to hide a few past downloads that are no longer used or wanted.
Now that Apple got a huge court settlement, they should use that money to create a way for us to permanently delete past purchases/downloads.
How can I delete apps from the new "purchased" history?
