Removing updated apps from updates in App Store

So I updated to iOS7, and everything went well. I went in and updated my apps by clicking in the App Store app, and they all updated fine. Now, those same apps are still showing in the Updates section, but instead of saying "Update" they say "Open". I realize they have updated, but is there a way to remove them from showing in the updates section after they have actually updated?

Also, is there a way to hide purchased apps that have been deleted from my iPhone from showing in my purchased section?

iPhone 5, iOS 7

Posted on Sep 19, 2013 2:14 PM

57 replies

Oct 14, 2013 12:21 AM in response to KalebsDad78

TThank you great and accurate advice. :-)) 🙂

Oct 14, 2013 12:56 AM in response to Saffronlady

That doesn't work at all!

Oct 14, 2013 2:39 AM in response to jmatthewfromhi

Sorry, maybe my instructions weren't clear . I did it from another post I found here and it worked for me and others . Either try again or go back through the thread see if his instructions are clearer .

PS this was on an I pad haven't tried my phone

Oct 14, 2013 2:40 AM in response to jmatthewfromhi

Find Kalebsdad78

Oct 14, 2013 3:06 AM in response to Saffronlady

Thanks Saffronlady. That did work. See below:

KalebsDad78 Texas, USA

Re: Removing updated apps from updates in App Store

Sep 30, 2013 6:55 AM (in response to mtgrad06)

This is by design now due to the Automatic Updates feature. The only way I have found to clear them is to go into Settings > General > Date & Time and turn off the automatic setting, set your month to several days/months in the future.

Then, go back to the App Store and the updates should clear. Then, go back to your Date & Time setting and change it back to automatic.

Now, how do we get rid of previously downloaded apps on the "Purchased" list on iPhone? That's the biggest problem I've seen with no solutions anywhere by anybody.

38kawikx

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Oct 14, 2013 8:16 AM in response to jmatthewfromhi

Don't waste your time going to time and date in settings does not work, only thing that I noticed that happens is the older apps the are upgraded slowly come off as newer apps are updated.

Oct 14, 2013 12:50 PM in response to 38kawikx

It does work. Don't forget to turn auto time set off, move date a few weeks "ahead", then turn auto time set on. It works but it is ridiculous that they don't disappear automatically after updating.

Oct 14, 2013 5:46 PM in response to mtgrad06

I just joined to let you know that changing the date works. I moved the date to Nov 1st and than went into the

app store and it said, "Updates - all apps are up to date". Than went back to set the date & time to automatic.

I'm a happy camper! LOL

Dec 2, 2013 12:42 AM in response to KalebsDad78

Tried it out, amazing, it worked, ty

Jan 12, 2014 11:19 PM in response to mtgrad06

Crying out loud...me too! Mine have been there since this time last month.

Feb 16, 2014 1:46 PM in response to mtgrad06

The solution this link offers is: Ability to delete apps you dont want PERMANENTLY from appearing in itunes or on your iphone. http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57379574-285/how-to-delete-unwanted-ios-apps -from-itunes/

Hope this helps someone like it helped me.

Oct 10, 2016 8:08 PM in response to drmjf

how can i delete the purchased apps in appstore for my ipad mini ios 7.0.2? anybody can help me..

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