How to see apps youve downloaded before

That handy app you had to delete years ago -- to free up space on your phone -- what was it called? Is it still around? Now that you have a shiny new iPhone , can you re-download it? You sure can! Android, iOS and Windows all keep convenient running lists of every app you've ever downloaded. As long as the app hasn't been discontinued and pulled from the app store, you can always find your app history and re-download any apps you may have forgotten about for free, naturally.

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