Q: iPhone 7 10.0.3 apps won't back up
Apps which I have downloaded to my iPhone 7 10.0.3 do not show up in the Apps GUI of iTunes 12.5.1.21 after a manual backup/sync (Mac OS X 10.11.4).
iPhone 7, iOS 10.0.3
Posted on Oct 20, 2016 12:55 PM
Ever since iOS 9, apps are not transferred from your iOS device to iTunes on your computer. You don't really need to keep copies of your apps on your computer, though if an app gets removed from the App Store, having a copy on your computer will allow you to sync it back onto your phone if you delete it from your phone. If you want your apps in iTunes, you can enable automatic downloads for apps: Turn on Automatic Downloads for iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store purchases - Apple Support
Posted on Oct 21, 2016 1:48 PM