Apple ID Password-How To Always Prompt iPhone

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WhoWhatWhereUK
2011-03-01 20:15:02Apple ID Password-How To Always Prompt iPhone Reply Topic

Hi,
It appears that the iPhone remembers your password for a short period of time after you have successfully entered it. This allows you to download several apps after each other without being prompted each time.
I think this is a useful feature... however, is there any way to turn this off?
I would like to be prompted for my password each and every time if possible. I know this sounds crazy, but my 4-year-old got hold of my phone shortly after I entered my password and managed to purchase a few things!
I know I should be careful with my phone, but if I could be sure that he needed to know my password, I dont have to worry!
Thanks in advance
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wjosten
2011-03-01 20:15:02

I would like to be prompted for my password each and every time if possible.
Apple would have to change this behavior. If they did, then the users that update or download several pieces of content in a row would most likely start complaining. You can make your views known here:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html
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WhoWhatWhereUK
2011-03-01 20:15:02

Thanks for replying.
I agree that most users would want to retain this feature... I just firstly wondered if you could switch it off in settings (either on the device or in your iTunes account).
Secondly (assuming its not possible) I think it would be good if Apple allowed you to set the password timeout, so you could have it force you to enter your password each time, or remember it forever!
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wjosten
2011-03-01 20:15:02

I just firstly wondered if you could switch it off in settings (either on the device or in your iTunes account).
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Mac on Andy
2011-03-01 20:15:02

Although it doesnt answer your question about making you enter your password every time, this is a common problem for parents and you could use the Parental Restrictions built into the iPhone instead. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions and choose Enable Restrictions. Set a passcode and then change Installing Apps to Off and In App Purchases to Off. You can now give your child your phone and he will not be able to make app or in-app purchases. You might also like to enable some of the other restrictions at the same time. You can disable restrictions at any time when your child has finished.
Hope thats helpful
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Jim VanLeeuwen
2011-03-01 20:15:02

Downloads for purchase are charged to your Apple ID. For additional downloads made within the next fifteen minutes, you don’t have to enter your password again.
Wait at least 15 minutes before allowing your toddler access to the phone.
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