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iOS 16 update requiring password for new apps

The double click to download an app has gone, can only download by entering password every time now instead of the double clicking


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iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 13, 2022 12:43 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2022 2:15 PM

Apparently, that is the new norm. I copied this from the iPhone, iOS 16 user guide.

Get apps in the App Store on iPhone - Apple Support


Buy and download an app

  1. Tap the price. If the app is free, tap Get.
  2. If you see  instead of a price, you already purchased the app, and you can download it again for free.
  3. If required, authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to complete your purchase.

You can find the app in the Recently Added category in App Library. While the app is downloading, a progress indicator appears on the app icon. See Find your apps in App Library on iPhone and Change where new apps get downloaded.


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Sep 13, 2022 2:15 PM in response to Stoakesy

Apparently, that is the new norm. I copied this from the iPhone, iOS 16 user guide.

Get apps in the App Store on iPhone - Apple Support


Buy and download an app

  1. Tap the price. If the app is free, tap Get.
  2. If you see  instead of a price, you already purchased the app, and you can download it again for free.
  3. If required, authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to complete your purchase.

You can find the app in the Recently Added category in App Library. While the app is downloading, a progress indicator appears on the app icon. See Find your apps in App Library on iPhone and Change where new apps get downloaded.


iOS 16 update requiring password for new apps

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