iTunes: Prevent apps from syncing
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You can easily prevent apps from syncing automatically with iPhone and iPad in iTunes. We explain how to do it.
Prevent apps from syncing with iTunes
To prevent new apps from being constantly loaded onto your iPhone or iPad, you must switch off the automatic installation of apps in iTunes. To do this, follow these instructions:
- Connect your iOS device to your computer and start iTunes.
- Then click on your device in the sidebar. If the menu is not displayed, you must press the key combination "Ctrl" + "S" or on the Mac "⌘" + "/".
- Navigate to the "Apps" tab here.
- Remove the tick next to the option "Install new apps automatically" and confirm this by clicking on the "Apply" button.
- You can now transfer your apps manually to your device using the "Install" button.
Determine even more: Read how to deactivate automatic updates in iTunes.