What does this setting mean in the app store

[Laidbackal]

It says use cellular data I have it checked off but I'm am still able to purchase apps on 3g when cellular data is suppose to be off.

 

[BHP41]

I think you're talking about the setting that allows the phone to auto download a app. Say if you bought it on iTunes or on a iPad. It will auto download, switching the 3G to on will allow this over 3G. With out it on it will wait until it has a wifi signal.

 

[Laidbackal]

I'm not sure it says use cellular network to download purchases I checked off thinking I would only be able to purchase apps on wifi but I'm able to on 3g as well.

 

[grapes911]

BHP41 is correct. It's for auto downloading only. If you manually download something, it ignores the setting.

 

[Laidbackal]

Hm that is crazy apple need to make some changes.

 

[grapes911]

I'd prefer them not to change it. The feature works as designed and fits my needs perfectly.

 

[Laidbackal]

Ok I'm glad I found this out.

 

[cynics]

Hm that is crazy apple need to make some changes.

It's designed for auto download so you know your download isn't consuming data. If you MANUALLY download an app it assumes you actually want the app or else you'd wait till you were on wifi.

I think it's designed well, just maybe not clearly detailed enough.

 

[Laidbackal]

Yes it could be useful with people with more than one device.

 

[grapes911]

It can auto download if you download an app from your computer as well. You don't need a second device. Well, I guess a computer can be considered a device.

 

[Laidbackal]

Yes I see why you are a moderator great help thanks.