How to Manage and Hide Your App Store Purchases Easily

Learn how to hide your App Store purchases without permanently deleting them. Follow these simple steps!

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Permanent deletion of App Store purchases is not possible. However, you can hide them from your purchase history. Open the App Store app, go to the 'Purchased' section, find the item you wish to hide, and swipe left on it, then tap 'Hide'. This will remove it from view but not delete it permanently.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I delete my App Store purchases permanently? No, permanent deletion of App Store purchases isn't possible, but you can hide them from your purchase history.
  2. How do I hide purchases in the App Store? To hide purchases, open the App Store, go to the 'Purchased' section, swipe left on the item you want to hide, and select 'Hide'.
  3. Will hiding an app remove it from my device? No, hiding an app will only remove it from your purchase history, but it will remain on your device if it is already downloaded.
  4. What happens to my purchase history if I hide an item? Hiding an item will simply make it invisible in your purchase history but will not affect any downloads or updates.

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