iOS: Cancel the app store download - how it works
If you buy a new app from the App Store, it will be downloaded automatically under iOS. In this article we will tell you how to cancel the download and save a lot of data.
Cancel app store download on iOS
- As soon as you have started an app download, the respective app symbol appears on your home screen. A charging circle in the middle shows you the progress of the download.
- If you tap the app icon, you can pause the download.
- To cancel it completely, press and hold the icon until all the symbols wiggle. Tap the "X" in the upper left corner of the app and confirm your selection with "Yes".
- If you would like to download the app again later, simply open the app store and start the download again. Of course, you will not incur any additional costs.
Cancel app download on iCloud Sync
If you use iCloud Sync, all apps that you bought in iTunes on your PC are automatically downloaded to your iPhone and iPad. You would therefore have to manually cancel the process each time. But it is also easier: synchronization can be deactivated in the settings:
- Open the Settings app and go to the "App and iTunes Store" section.
- There, under "Automatic downloads", deactivate the "Apps" option.
- If you close the Settings app, apps will no longer be synchronized.
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