I recently found all un-updated apps had been updated, which I very much did not want. My best guess is that I inadvertently tapped "Update All" in the App Store. As a serious, irreversible action, Update All really needs at least a confirmation dialog.
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 26
Stilidid wrote:
Thanks. I'll take your advice. I didn't see a choice for the iOS App Store on Product Feedback - Apple but there is on https://feedbackassistant.apple.com/ so I guess I'll try that.
My best guess may be wrong. I would like to know if there was some other reason, and if anyone else had this problem.
The Feedback Assistant link is for Developers to use with bugs in the frameworks used with their software or beta testers that are testing a beta version of the OS.
You need to use the Product Feedback link and choose the device you are using. Under Feedback Type, choose Feature Request, then in the comments describe the feature of a confirmation message you would like to see in the App Store to update all apps.
If you recently transferred to a new phone, all apps will be updated. That does not transfer the actual app, the apps on the previous device on downloaded on the new device from the App Store and will be the latest version.
I assume you do not have Automatic App Updates turned on for the App Store as that is obvious, but probably should be checked. Even with it on, apps are not updated on demand and you will see a list of apps that can still be updated immediately. Eventually they will be updated with it turned on, but not necessarily immediately after an update is available.
How to manually update apps from the App Store - Apple Support
Stilidid wrote:
Thanks. I'll take your advice. I didn't see a choice for the iOS App Store on Product Feedback - Apple but there is on https://feedbackassistant.apple.com/ so I guess I'll try that.
My best guess may be wrong. I would like to know if there was some other reason, and if anyone else had this problem.
The Feedback Assistant link is for Developers to use with bugs in the frameworks used with their software or beta testers that are testing a beta version of the OS.
You need to use the Product Feedback link and choose the device you are using. Under Feedback Type, choose Feature Request, then in the comments describe the feature of a confirmation message you would like to see in the App Store to update all apps.
If you recently transferred to a new phone, all apps will be updated. That does not transfer the actual app, the apps on the previous device on downloaded on the new device from the App Store and will be the latest version.
I assume you do not have Automatic App Updates turned on for the App Store as that is obvious, but probably should be checked. Even with it on, apps are not updated on demand and you will see a list of apps that can still be updated immediately. Eventually they will be updated with it turned on, but not necessarily immediately after an update is available.
How to manually update apps from the App Store - Apple Support
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Thanks. I'll take your advice. I didn't see a choice for the iOS App Store on Product Feedback - Apple but there is on https://feedbackassistant.apple.com/ so I guess I'll try that.
My best guess may be wrong. I would like to know if there was some other reason, and if anyone else had this problem.
iOS App Store: too easy to Update All by mistake
