How do I delete a game from Game Center iOS 13?

Answer

Tap on Settings > Apple ID Profile > iCloud. Tap on Manage Storage and look for the game in the list of apps that iCloud backs up data for. Tap it and select Delete Data to delete all data from all connected devices.

Log into your Game Center with the Apple ID you used to purchase the game. Find the game you wish to delete and click Delete on the right side of that row. Back out to the main screen and then tap Friends. Scroll down to see if it is still a list there. If so, tap Edit in upper right corner, then tap next to their name (when it highlight blue), then Tap Remove Contact on bottom left of pop up window, it will ask you if you are sure, select OK, they will be removed from your friends list!

How do I cancel or remove an item from my cart?

Go into your iTunes account settings under your email address and password. From here find iTunes & App Store. Select your Apple ID, then select View Apple ID from the drop down menu. Enter your password and find the Purchase History section. From here you can select a purchase and view it’s details including if there is any time remaining on the free trial or subscription type (or any additional charges due) tap Cancel Subscription at bottom of this page to cancel subscription. It will ask you if you are sure before doing so!

How do I redownload a previous item in my cart?

Go into your iTunes account settings under your email address and password. From here find iTunes & App Store. Select your Apple ID, then select View Apple ID from the drop down menu. Enter your password and find the Purchase History section. From here you can select a purchase and view it’s details including if there is any time remaining on the free trial or subscription type (or any additional charges due) tap Restore next to the item you wish to restore, then tap Done in upper right corner of pop up box.

How do I change the Apple ID used for future purchases?

Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Stores > Tap your Apple ID email address Enter password Leave this window open! Continue with step 2 below and log into your new account in Game Center, then go back into iTunes & App Stores via Settings Choose your new Apple ID from the Use Your Apple ID For section at top of list Log out / Out of Game Center with your new Apple ID in Settings

How do I see the games I have purchased and downloaded?

Open the App Store app, tap featured at the bottom right then choose Purchased. Tap Games on top tab bar to adjust view options.

How do I hide purchases from my Purchase History?

Settings > iTunes & App Stores Turn OFF Show all purchases under Purchase History Exit back out of Settings Open App Store / iTunes and try purchasing something, it will still be there for you!

How do I restore an item from the cloud or iCloud backup without restoring my whole device? iOS 12 – 12.2 (or later)

Open Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup Tap on Manage Storage, scroll down to the bottom of list. Select device you wish to restore from backup, then tap Restore select apps from cloud and all will begin restoring at once! It may take a minute for your iPhone or iPad to power up again after this process is complete. If it displays “Waiting” or anything else beside a spinning circle leave it alone and wait until you receive the apple animation and sounds indicating that iOS has loaded back into your device fully. Then check your home screen and find them in their usual places!

Do I need to have my phone connected to WiFi / Cellular Data? If yes, what’s the best way?

Yes, you need to be connected to WiFi or Cellular Data for all purchases in the App Store and the iTunes Store. You can use LTE connection while you are moving, however, if you have a good cellular data plan (unlimited) it is better since mobile networks tend to load apps from their servers faster than wireless internet. That being said, most people will find that they are able to use apple’s WiFi Sync option while at home so that they don’t have to use cellular data anywhere else! You can also download your app or game first with wifi sync before trying it out with your cellular data enabled.

Is there anything I can do about Apple ID account hacks / unauthorized purchases? iOS 12+

Check out this article https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206781 Contact your credit / debit card issuer and let them know that a charge was unauthorized on your account (credit / debit card) Report it to Apple as well, they can put a hold on any of your accounts for security reasons or other issues!

I heard you don’t need to enter in the same Apple ID information repeatedly, is that true?

Yes, most purchases will use the previously entered in info at checkout from your iCloud Account. However if you are purchasing something outside of Game Center itself, or would like to make an In App Purchase using another payment option you may have available; ie: Google Play Games or PSN Card Codes this would require entering in another Payment option.

How do I restore purchases that have been downloaded to iCloud but not showing in my device?

If you have previously downloaded a game / app from the App Store and it is currently stored on your device as well as being backed up into iCloud, then it will be located inside your Purchases section of the App Store. If you don’t see it there, make sure that “Show All” is enabled which can be done by following these instructions. Follow the steps above for iOS 12+, if this still does not resolve the issue try deleting and reinstalling your app or game from within the App store itself! (Note: You may need to reset the purchase history to remove them) *Disclaimer: This will prompt you to re-purchase them again, but they will download fresh from the servers as a new purchase rather than attempting to use your previous “downloaded” version.

I want to have multiple accounts on one device, what’s the best way?

Having multiple Game Center accounts in order to play games against friends and family is something we all love! You can easily add multiple email addresses under settings > iTunes & App Stores and every time you enter an account for purchases or uploads it will ask which Apple ID you would like to associate with that email address. If you only wish to use iCloud backup with one account make sure to delete all others before proceeding, otherwise follow these instructions: How do I delete my Apple ID account from iTunes & App Store? (Note: Make sure to disable all other Apple ID accounts currently enabled before proceeding)

You can also use the Family Sharing option for your device’s Apple ID to share with other people in your family! This makes it easier so you don’t have to constantly add / remove email addresses and associate them as needed. You can read more about how to do this by following these instructions here.

How do I find my past purchases that are not showing up in my Game Center account?

If you are having trouble seeing games that you previously downloaded, or purchased in the past then follow the steps below: Navigate to https://supportprofile.apple.com/MySupportProfile , this is your Apple ID account page (Use Safari or Chrome to login)

Check the box that reads “Show all” next to your Apple ID, do this for both Games & Apps

Once they appear on your device’s Game Center, check the “On This Device” section and manually re-download any missing titles by tapping the cloud icon (iOS 11+) or downloading the title again from iTunes (iOS 10+). *Disclaimer: The title will be downloaded fresh from it’s respective servers so there is no guarantee you won’t be prompted to pay for it a second time. If you have already paid for these in a previous transaction then contact Apple Support!

For iOS 12+ You can also check out our article on restoring purchases for more information!

I have a problem with the app and / or game I just purchased, what should I do?

If you are having issues with any purchase made within an App or Game, then follow these steps before contacting Apple Support. Check if you have iCloud Backup enabled by following these instructions on our FAQ Page. If it is enabled make sure that your device’s Notifications Tab does not have the email address associated with your purchase set to “Do Not Disturb”, this will prevent Game Center from updating and syncing properly! Try restarting your device (hold down power button until slider appears) Follow the steps above for iOS 12+, if this still does not resolve the issue try deleting and reinstalling your or game from within the App store itself! (Note: You may need to reset the purchase history to remove them) *Disclaimer: This will prompt you to re-purchase them again, but they will download fresh from the servers as a new purchase rather than attempting to use your previous “downloaded” version. Reinstalling and re-downloading is an easy alternative if you are unable to see the games that were previously purchased on your device or Game Center account in order to fix any sync issues!

I am having trouble receiving my purchased item, what should I do?

If you have an issue with purchasing (including anything related to payment authentication), then contact Apple Support by going here. If you are having issues downloading something that you have already purchased, or not receiving your purchase at all then follow these steps before contacting Apple Support. Check if you have iCloud Backup enabled by following these instructions on our FAQ Page. If it is enabled make sure that your device’s Notifications Tab does not have the email address associated with your purchase set to “Do Not Disturb”, this will prevent Game Center from updating and syncing properly! Try restarting your device (hold down power button until slider appears) Follow the steps above for iOS 12+, if this still does not resolve the issue try deleting and reinstalling your or game from within the App store itself! (Note: You may need to reset the purchase history to remove them) *Disclaimer: This will prompt to re-purchase them again, but they will download fresh from the servers as a new purchase rather than attempting to use your previous “downloaded” version. Reinstalling and re-downloading is an easy alternative if you are unable to see the games that were previously purchased on your device or Game Center account in order to fix any sync issues!

My friend gifted me something on their Apple ID, how do I retrieve it?

If you have any issues receiving a gift from someone else (including anything related to payment authentication), then contact Apple Support by going here. If you are having issues downloading something that you have already purchased, or not receiving your purchase at all then follow these steps before contacting Apple Support. Check if you have iCloud Backup enabled by following these instructions on our FAQ Page. If it is enabled make sure that your device’s Notifications Tab does not have the email address associated with your purchase set to “Do Not Disturb”, this will prevent Game Center from updating and syncing properly! Try restarting your device (hold down power button until slider appears) Follow the steps above for iOS 12+, if this still does not resolve the issue try deleting and reinstalling your or game from within the App store itself! (Note: You may need to reset the purchase history to remove them) *Disclaimer: This will prompt you to re-purchase them again, but they will download fresh from the servers as a new purchase rather than attempting to use your previous “downloaded” version. Reinstalling and re-downloading is an easy alternative if you are unable to see the games that were previously purchased on your device or Game Center account in order to fix any sync issues!

I just bought a game, but I don’t see it in my purchase history & What do I do?

Try restarting your device (hold down power button until slider appears) If this still does not resolve the issue follow these steps above for iOS 12+, if this still does not resolve the issue try deleting and reinstalling your or game from within the App store itself! (Note: You may need to reset the purchase history to remove them) *Disclaimer: This will prompt you to re-purchase them again, but they will download fresh from the servers as a new purchase rather than attempting to use your previous “downloaded” version. Reinstalling and re-downloading is an easy alternative if you are unable to see the games that were previously purchased on your device or Game Center account in order to fix any sync issues!