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

Posted on Aug 4, 2021 12:44 AM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2021 5:10 AM

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]

  • Apps - set to OFF
  • App Updates - set to OFF


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Aug 4, 2021 5:10 AM in response to alltojah

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]

  • Apps - set to OFF
  • App Updates - set to OFF


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