If you turn that off, it says you won’t be asked for your password when you are downloading a free item.Īccessing the new password switch in iOS 8.3. If you have it on, it says your free downloads will use the same password restrictions as purchases and In-App purchases (usually that means a password is required). There’s a toggle there that says “Require Password” and the text below it points out what the setting does. If you haven't walked through these steps already, the option is likely green (for on) but also faded since you don't have access to change it. Once Touch ID is off, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Password Settings (it’s right under your Apple ID) and you’ll see a new section on that page called Free Downloads. Here’s how:įirst, if you have Touch ID enabled, none of the settings will show up at all, so first you have to go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode to disable Touch ID. This is another convenience of the App Store that makes it easier to use, once you turn it on. This means even with a passcode set you don’t have to bother with a password in iTunes for updates or free apps, only if it will actually cost you money. One of the new settings in iOS 8.3 is the option to not require a password for the “purchase” of free apps in the App Store.