IOS – Remove requirement of App Store password

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For some reason, I messed up my iPad and now when ever I try to download an app I already purchased, I have to type in my Apple ID password where before hand I could download it straightaway. I don't have this problem on my iPhone and they both use the same account.

Is there a way to fix this so updating an app or downloading a previously purchased app on iOS does not require a password?

Also I set it so that the password requirement is 15 minutes and free apps do not require a password, but they seem to have absolutely no effect (Settings>iTunes & AppStore>Password Settings)

Best Answer

I'm not too sure as to what caused the problem but all you need to do is go to:

Settings>General>Reset>Reset All Settings

This will result in losing all the wifi passwords you connected to but you can just retype them. Then just update or download something (that's free of course like an already purchased app or an update), type in the password, cancel (unless you actually want to download it) and now you don't need your password anymore.

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