<ul><li>Learn how to stop your iPhone or iPad from automatically installing random apps and games that you long uninstalled or never downloaded from the App Store.</li><li>The two leading causes of random app installs are the Automatic App Downloads feature and bugs in the operating system.</li><li>To prevent random app installs, you can turn off automatic app downloads in the device settings under the App Store section.</li><li>If you suspect a compromise, you should also review linked devices, change your Apple Account password, and consider enabling Lockdown Mode.</li></ul>

How to prevent random app installs on your iPhone or iPad

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