How to View and Manage Your Previously Downloaded Apps on Android and iPhone

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How to View Your App Download History on Android

Google Play Storemakes it easy to access your app download history on Android. The following steps will allow you to view a complete list of apps and games downloaded using your Google account.

Step 1:Open theGoogle Play Store> tap theprofile iconat the top-right corner > selectManage apps & device.

Step 2:Switch to theManagetab. Under Installed, you’ll see a list of apps on your phone.

Step 3:TapInstalledand selectNot installedto see a list of apps that are no longer on your phone. This list will include any apps or games you’ve downloaded on other devices using the same Google account.

If you’ve been an Android user for a long time, you may have a long download history of apps and games. If you only want to view a list of your purchased apps and subscriptions on Play Store, use these steps instead.

Step 1:Open thePlay Storeon your phone > tap yourprofile iconat the top right corner > selectPayments & subscriptions.

Step 2:Tap onBudget & historyto view all the purchased apps and games.

How to Remove Apps From Download History on Android

Google Play Store lets you remove apps and games from your download history. This is useful if you want to avoid specific apps appearing on the list.

Step 1:Open thePlay Store> tap yourprofile iconat the top-right corner > selectManage apps & devices.

Step 2:Under theManagetab, tap onInstalledand selectNot installed.

Step 3:Select theappsyou want to remove from the list using the checkboxes and tap theRemoveicon at the top-right corner. Then, selectRemoveto confirm.

The selected apps will no longer appear in the download history, but you can always re-download those apps and games later.

How to View Your App Download History on iPhone

Fetching your app download history on iOS isn’t too difficult. You can use the following steps on both your iPhone and iPad.

Step 1:Open theApp Store> tap on yourprofile iconat the top right > selectPurchased.

Step 2:You’ll find your app download history and dates under theAlltab. You can use the top search bar to find a specific app’s purchase date.

The “Not on this iPhone” tab displays a list of apps that aren’t currently installed on your device. This includes any apps you may have downloaded on other devices using the same account.

How to Hide or Unhide Apps From Purchased History on iPhone

If you don’t want certain apps to appear in your app download history on your iPhone, it’s easy to hide them. You may want to do this if you frequentlyshare your device with your kidsor other family members. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:Open theApp Store> tap on yourprofile iconin the top right > selectPurchased.

Step 2:Scroll down or use thesearch barto locate the app you want to hide. Swipe left on the app name and tap onHide.

Step 3:TapDoneat the top right corner.

If you accidentally hide an app or game from your download history, here’s how to unhide it.

Step 1:Open theApp Store> tap yourprofile iconat the top right > tap yournameat the top.

Step 2:Scroll down to the Downloads and Purchases section and tap onHidden Purchases.

Step 3:Tap theUnhidebutton next to a hidden app to unhide it.

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Last updated on 01 August, 2024

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