I have an iPad that I have never synced to iTunes. When I delete an app using the wiggle and tap X it deletes. When there is an update for the deleted app, it shows up in updates. If I update the app, it redownloaded the app. I would like to permanently delete the apps so they never show in updates. Is that possible?
Alice
It would be possible if you synched using iTunes. Without doing so, I don't believe it's possible.
As far as I know there is not. Once you download the app it is in your purchase history and the updates will always appear. The only way around it that I can think of would be to hide the app in your purchase history in iTunes and that may keep the app updates from appearing. You do not have to sync with iTunes in order to do this, but you do have to do it in iTunes on your computer.
You have nothing to lose by trying.
iTunes Store: Hiding and unhiding purchases - Apple - Support
As far as I know there is not.
That seems strange... I have dozens of apps that I've downloaded to my iPhone/iPad that I've since deleted and they never show in updates. Am I missing something?
I have to agree with paul. I don't believe you can get updates for Apps that are not installed on the Phone even if they are in the purchase list. As I too have many Apps in my Purchased List and I don't get updates for them.
It's not suppose to work that way but it is. I don't understand why. That's why I asked.
Are you sure the "deleted" apps are not hidden in a folder somewhere?
When you go to the App Store and search for one of the deleted apps what does the button next to the app say? If it says Open, the app is on your device.
paulcb wrote:
Am I missing something?
No. Suffice it to say I wasn't thinking clearly at all. Reading my answer again, I honestly don't know what I was thinking about. My apologies.
Deleting Apps on iPad No iTunes
