how to prevent app from being downloaded again
I'm trying to prevent my daughter from downloading apps she had on her phone, it still shows up under purchases and it seems she can download them again without getting my permission first
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Hello brendafromp,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. It's my understanding that you'd like to prevent your daughter from downloading previously purchased apps on her iPhone. I've got a couple of options that could help.
One option would be to hide the apps. When you hide an app on an iPhone, it won't appear to have been previously downloaded on any devices that are signed in with the same Apple ID. Take a look at the link below for additional information and steps to hide apps:
Hide apps for your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac
If you'd like to restrict downloads even further, you can use parental controls to prevent all apps from being installed. On your daughter's iPhone, go to Settings > General > Restrictions > Installing Apps.
How to use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
Have a great day!
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. It's my understanding that you'd like to prevent your daughter from downloading previously purchased apps on her iPhone. I've got a couple of options that could help.
One option would be to hide the apps. When you hide an app on an iPhone, it won't appear to have been previously downloaded on any devices that are signed in with the same Apple ID. Take a look at the link below for additional information and steps to hide apps:
Hide apps for your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac
If you'd like to restrict downloads even further, you can use parental controls to prevent all apps from being installed. On your daughter's iPhone, go to Settings > General > Restrictions > Installing Apps.
How to use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
Have a great day!