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This tutorial will show you how to cancel downloads in App Store. We’ll also show you how to stop a download from the App Store and how to start it back up again on iOS. If you’ve ever started downloading an app by accident on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, or if you just want to stop an app download for some other reason, you can pause and stop App Store downloads on iOS devices.
You might have picked the wrong app and want to stop the download so you can get the right one. You might also not be near Wi-Fi and want to save data. Many apps in the App Store are updated often to fix bugs and give customers a better experience. Since these updates are often important, your Mac is set to automatically download them.
How to cancel downloads in App Store on iOS Device
Via Launchpad
- Open Launchpad.
- You can search for it on Spotlight or click the Apple icon → Launchpad.
- Find the app that you want to stop downloading. Its icon is grayed out to indicate that it’s currently downloading or updating. Click it to pause the download.
Via the App Store
- Launch the App Store on your Mac. You can search for it on Spotlight or click the Apple logo → App Store.
- Click on the Updates tab.
- You should see the app that’s currently downloading or updating.
- Click the blue progress circle to stop the update.
- This means the file isn’t downloaded locally on your device but can be downloaded from the cloud.
If you’ve tried all of these solutions and you’re still having the same problem in your iPhone, you should go to their official Apple support website for more information.
FAQ
How do I cancel a download on Apple App Store?
You can use Spotlight to find it, or you can click the Apple logo Launchpad. Find the app you don’t want to download anymore. Its icon is greyed out to show that it is downloading something or getting an update. If you click it, the download will stop.
How do I delete pending downloads on Apple ID?
Access your list of pending downloads and give the item you want to delete a quick swipe from right to left (note this is a right to left swipe, i.e. the opposite way to unlocking etc). If you tap the red “Delete” button, the download will be taken off the list of downloads that are still in progress.
Why can’t I delete downloads on my iPhone?
Because you can’t go straight to the download folder on an iPhone, you need to find the app that handles the file you want to delete. Second, go to the file you downloaded through the app and click the “Remove/Delete” button to get rid of it.
Can you stop apps being downloaded?
Uncheck the box that says Let users install apps. If users don’t check this box, they can’t use the App Store and apps bought on other devices won’t automatically download. Through the Google Device Policy app, users can still get apps that are allowed. Choose Save.