How to Disable In-App Purchases on Your iPhone from the App Store
Learn how to easily turn off in-app purchases on your iPhone using the App Store settings. Protect your account from unauthorized charges.
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To turn off in-app purchases for your account from the App Store app, follow these steps: 1. Open 'Settings' on your device. 2. Select 'Screen Time.' 3. Tap 'Content & Privacy Restrictions.' 4. Enable 'Content & Privacy Restrictions' and select 'iTunes & App Store Purchases.' 5. Tap 'In-app Purchases' and select 'Don't Allow.' This will prevent unauthorized purchases within apps.
FAQs & Answers
- What are in-app purchases? In-app purchases are purchases made within a mobile application, often for additional features, content, or subscriptions.
- How can I completely disable purchases on my iPhone? You can disable purchases by setting restrictions in the Screen Time settings under Content & Privacy Restrictions, which include in-app purchases.
- Can I restrict in-app purchases for just certain apps? Currently, you cannot restrict in-app purchases for specific apps; the setting applies to all apps once enabled.
- What should I do if I accidentally made an in-app purchase? If you made an accidental in-app purchase, you can request a refund through your App Store purchase history within a specified timeframe.