In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue of iPhone/iPad apps being automatically downloaded on Mac after the macOS 13.3 update. The Cupertino giant has recently rolled out the latest incremental update to for the Mac. And with that, a few bugs and issues seem to have crept in as well. In this regard, we have already talked about issues with the screensaver and Apple watch sync. And now, there has been another unfortunate entry to this list.
Numerous users have voiced their concern that the [compatible] apps that are installed on their iPhone/iPad are now automatically installed on their Mac as well after the latest macOS 13.3 update. If you are also currently facing this issue, then this guide will make you aware of the reason for this bug and more importantly, how to rectify it. So without further ado, let’s check it out.
Fix iPhone apps automatically downloaded on Mac macOS 13.3
As soon as you install the macOS 13.3 update, it will enable the “Automatically download apps purchased on other devices” option in the Apple App Store. So to rectify it, you just need to turn it off. Here’s how it could be done:
- Launch App Store and sign in to your account [if not done already].
- Then go to Settings and disable “Automatically download apps purchased on other devices”.
That’s it. This should fix the issue of iPhone/iPad apps being automatically downloaded on Mac after the macOS 13.3 update. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
