How to Enable App Downloads in Family Sharing on iOS

Learn how to set up app downloads for Family Sharing on iOS devices and enjoy shared purchases with your family.

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To allow apps to download on Family Sharing, the family organizer should: 1) Open Settings on their device. 2) Tap on their name, then select Family Sharing. 3) Choose 'Purchase Sharing' and ensure 'Share Purchases with Family' is enabled. This allows family members to access apps, music, and more. Individual family members need to use the same Apple ID for iTunes and App Store purchases to access shared content.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Family Sharing? Family Sharing is a feature by Apple that allows family members to share purchases from iTunes, App Store, and more, using a shared payment method.
  2. Can everyone use the same Apple ID for Family Sharing? No, each family member must have their own unique Apple ID, but they can share purchases and subscriptions through Family Sharing.
  3. How do I check if Purchase Sharing is enabled? Open Settings, tap your name, then Family Sharing, and ensure 'Share Purchases with Family' is toggled on.
  4. What devices support Family Sharing? Family Sharing is supported on all iOS devices running iOS 8 or later, as well as macOS devices running OS X Yosemite or later.

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