Apps getting pulled due to RU/UKR sanctions?

[Vref]

So I just ran into this nonsense

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Question is, since I already have the app on my phone and iPad, if I upgrade to a new phone or iPad will I lose the app, or will it fully transfer if I later backup and restore onto a new device?

 

[Bigwaff]

You will lose the app unless you use a utility like iMazing to “backup” the app bundle. If you use iMazing to transfer your data to the new iPhone, iMazing will transfer the app’s data and the app bundle. Apple’s transfer process only transfers the app’s data, not the app itself. “Transfered” apps are downloaded from the App Store on the new device.

 

[Vref]

You will lose the app unless you use a utility like iMazing to “backup” the app bundle. If you use iMazing to transfer your data to the new iPhone, iMazing will transfer the app’s data and the app bundle. Apple’s transfer process only transfers the app’s data, not the app itself. “Transfered” apps are downloaded from the App Store on the new device.

Copy that, thanks!!

Sucks I even have to do this, but thank you for a good solution

 

[NoBoMac]

iMazing will transfer the app’s data and the app bundle

Nope.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/backup-ios-apps.2381745/post-31995614

 

[Bigwaff]

Bummer. I been using iMazing for years but not that specific feature. Can’t blame a brother for reading product documentation ;-)