How to find any apps u ever downloaded

The apps you've downloaded are divided into two sections: "Installed" all the apps currently installed on your phone and "Library" all the apps that aren't currently installed.

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By submitting your email, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can filter it by All apps or just the ones Not on This iPhone. To re-download any app, tap the Cloud icon next to it.

If you want to remove any app from the list, swipe it to the left and tap Hide. A lot of games from the early days of iOS are no longer supported. Surprisingly, though, I was able to successfully download the app Vidyo that was pulled from the App Store by Apple. I was also able to download an older app that was removed by the developer. Do I need one? Customize the Taskbar in Windows What Is svchost. Browse All Buying Guides. Best iPhone 13 Pro Case.

Best Bluetooth Headphones for Switch. Best Roku TV. Best Apple Watch. Best iPad Cases. Best Portable Monitors. Best Gaming Keyboards. Best Drones. You will get three shortcuts, one of them being the Purchased tab. Tap on it to select it, and get direct access to your list of previously downloaded apps. Note that this tab is slightly misleading because it contains both the apps you purchased and those you downloaded for free.

A better name for this tab would be Downloaded , but I digress. Finally, you can use the Search field should you want to type in the name, or parts of the name of the app your are looking for.