How to Allow Free Downloads Without a Password on an iPhone

Open your iPhone's Settings., Tap General., Tap Restrictions., Type in your Restrictions Passcode., Tap Password Settings., Slide the "Require Password" switch to the "off" position.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.

    It's the icon with gray gears on your Home Screen.
  2. Step 2: Tap General.

    It's the gray icon with a white gear towards the middle of the screen. , It's listed on its own towards the bottom half of the screen. , If you don't already have a Restrictions passcode set up, tap Enable Restrictions, then create a passcode.

    Make your Restrictions passcode a memorable one.

    If you forget this passcode, the only way to turn off any Restrictions settings is to erase and set up your iPhone as a new device. , It's the last button under the third section of menu options. , The switch will turn from green to white, and you will no longer be asked for your password when you download something free from iTunes or the App Store.
  3. Step 3: Tap Restrictions.

  4. Step 4: Type in your Restrictions Passcode.

  5. Step 5: Tap Password Settings.

  6. Step 6: Slide the "Require Password" switch to the "off" position.

Detailed Guide

It's the icon with gray gears on your Home Screen.

It's the gray icon with a white gear towards the middle of the screen. , It's listed on its own towards the bottom half of the screen. , If you don't already have a Restrictions passcode set up, tap Enable Restrictions, then create a passcode.

Make your Restrictions passcode a memorable one.

If you forget this passcode, the only way to turn off any Restrictions settings is to erase and set up your iPhone as a new device. , It's the last button under the third section of menu options. , The switch will turn from green to white, and you will no longer be asked for your password when you download something free from iTunes or the App Store.

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