Syncing across devices
I do not want to download the apps I use on my iPhone onto my iPad. How do I prevent syncing of apps across devices?
iPhone X, iOS 14
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I do not want to download the apps I use on my iPhone onto my iPad. How do I prevent syncing of apps across devices?
iPhone X, iOS 14
If App downloaded to your iPhone appear on your iPad (or other devices), you simply need to disable Automatic Download of Apps and App Updates in Settings:
Settings > App Store > [Automatic Downloads]
If App downloaded to your iPhone appear on your iPad (or other devices), you simply need to disable Automatic Download of Apps and App Updates in Settings:
Settings > App Store > [Automatic Downloads]
Syncing across devices