I thought in ios 6 it would stop asking for a password when simply just updating apps? is there a setting somewhere to activate it?
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how to disable app store asking for password when updating apps?
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I don't see any reason to type in my password every time I go to download free apps. It's a hassle.
no, that isn't the point. i thought it was a feature of the new iOS. I'm just asking what happened
Here's what I've found:
When you update your apps from the Updates tab in the App Store app, it doesn't prompt you for a password. If you try to update an app from any other section of the App Store app, it will ask you for a password.
When you update your apps from the Updates tab in the App Store app, it doesn't prompt you for a password. If you try to update an app from any other section of the App Store app, it will ask you for a password.
Not having to enter your password to update or to download free apps was a rumored feature in iOS 6. I could have sworn it was officially advertised or at least confirmed by Apple itself, but I must be mistaken. Anyway, it wouldn't matter if someone could download free apps onto your stolen phone.
Why you want disable ? That's protect your pocket 
If you unlucky , get stolen or something , they purchase the app for $999 ( have some app on AppStore ) and what will happen to you ??
If you unlucky , get stolen or something , they purchase the app for $999 ( have some app on AppStore ) and what will happen to you ??
Why you want disable ? That's protect your pocket
If you unlucky , get stolen or something , they purchase the app for $999 ( have some app on AppStore ) and what will happen to you ??
If my iPhone were to get stolen I would wipe it. I'd welcome the option to disable appleid passwords for any app purchase, both MAS and iOS.