ClaireL069

Q: Not asking for password when updating apps

I am running version 9.3.1 on my iPad and since updating it no longer requests my Apple ID password to authorise updates to apps.

I have looked at the restrictions, they are on but there is no 'immediately' option for the password, only 'always require' which is selected or 'after 15 minutes'

 

My son (4 years old) uses my iPad so I would prefer anything associated with my iTunes account require my password before changes can be made.

 

Thank you in advance.

iPad, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on May 9, 2016 6:33 AM

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  • by ManSinha,Apple recommended

    ManSinha ManSinha May 9, 2016 7:28 AM in response to ClaireL069
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    May 9, 2016 7:28 AM in response to ClaireL069

    Manage your iTunes Store and App Store password preferences - Apple Support

    On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

    1. Tap Settings > App and iTunes Stores > Password Settings. If you have Touch ID turned on for purchases, you won't see this menu.
    2. Under Purchases and In-App Purchases, tap the setting you want.
    3. Under Free Downloads, tap Require Password to turn the setting on or off.
    4. When prompted, enter your password. Then tap OK.

    If you have iOS Restrictions turned on

    Manage your password preferences from the Restrictions menu:

    1. Tap Settings > General > Restrictions > Password Settings.
    2. When prompted, enter your passcode.
    3. Under Purchases and In-App Purchases, tap the setting you want.
    4. Under Free Downloads, tap Require Password to turn the setting on or off.
    5. When prompted, enter your password. Then tap OK.
  • by ShagCA,Apple recommended

    ShagCA ShagCA May 9, 2016 8:46 AM in response to ClaireL069
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    May 9, 2016 8:46 AM in response to ClaireL069

    Have you tried signing out of the app store? I never signed in to the app store except during the time I'd like to update apps.

  • by Rysz,

    Rysz Rysz May 10, 2016 2:49 PM in response to ClaireL069
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    May 10, 2016 2:49 PM in response to ClaireL069

    "Always require" is just that. A password is required for each download.

  • by ClaireL069,

    ClaireL069 ClaireL069 May 13, 2016 2:06 AM in response to Rysz
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    May 13, 2016 2:06 AM in response to Rysz

    Does this mean that it should ask for a password when updating the apps?

  • by ClaireL069,

    ClaireL069 ClaireL069 May 13, 2016 2:08 AM in response to ManSinha
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    May 13, 2016 2:08 AM in response to ManSinha

    thank you ManSinha, I have done this but it has not altered the issue. When I update the apps, it does not ask me for a password...?