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Apple iPhone 12
iOS 17
Turn automatic synchronisation of apps and app content on or off
You can set your phone to automatically download apps and app content that you have downloaded on your other devices. To use this function, you need to activate your Apple ID on your phone.
1. 1. Find "App Store"
Press Settings.
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Press App Store.
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2. 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. 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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