how to stop iTunes deleting my apps when syncing?

[Lit Up*]

So I've been downloading a lot of apps recently when I wasn't near my computer, hence unable to install the IPAs into itunes. Now when I sync it looks like it's going to reduce the apps on the phone and so I cancel the sync.

How do I stop itunes from doing this? Can I copy the IPAs off the phone using an explorer and stop it from deleting them? or do I need to download all the IPAs again via the computer and stick them in itunes?

 

[Matthew Yohe]

Stop trying to install stolen applications and buy them. Works for all of us.

 

[TEG]

File->Transfer Purchases

Then make sure you have your iPhone settings set to copy purchases to the computer, which it should do automatically.

TEG

 

[nebo1ss]

It does not matter if you download to phone or to computer a sync does not normally delete any apps. Did you purchase these apps legally or or we talking hacked apps here??

 

[Lit Up*]

stuff I got for free. no moralising please,

writing 'buy it' is hardly going to make me do so... although it might make you feel good

 

[QuarterSwede]

stuff I got for free.

Well there's your problem.

You're not going to get any help with cracked apps here. There are plenty of other sites that will willingly help you.