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Apple iPhone 16
iOS 18
1 Find "App Store"
Press Settings.
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Press App Store.
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2 Turn automatic synchronisation of apps and app content on or off
Press the indicator next to "App Downloads" to turn the function on or off.
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3 Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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