iTunes Store: Hiding and unhiding purchases

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To hide or unhide purchases on your computer

To hide your purchases

1. Open iTunes on your computer. You can download the latest version of iTunes here.
2. From the Store menu, choose Store > Sign In, and then enter your Apple ID and password.
3. From the top navigation bar in the iTunes Store, click on a desired content type (Music, Movies, TV Shows, App Store, or Books). 
4. Click Purchased from the QUICK LINKS section located on the right of the iTunes Store.
5. Choose a content type by clicking on Music, TV Shows, Apps, or Books from top.
6. Hover your cursor over the item you want to hide.
7. You will see an "X" either to the right or left top corner of the item.




8. Click the "X" to hide that item. A confirmation dialog will appear once you click the "X."

To unhide your purchases

1. Open iTunes on your computer. You can download the latest version of iTunes here.
2. If you're not already signed in, choose Store > Sign in. If you're signed in, skip to step 4.
3. Enter your Apple ID and password, then click the Sign In button.
4. Choose Store > View My Account. (You may be asked to enter your password again).
5. Click on View Hidden Purchases from your Account Information page.
6. Choose a content type by clicking Music, TV shows, Apps, or Books from the top.
7. Click the Unhide button next to the item you would like to restore. 

Note: If the item you are unhiding is not already downloaded on your computer locally, it will begin downloading automatically.

To hide or restore purchases on your iOS device

To hide your purchases

1. Depending on the content type, open the App Store, iBooks, or iTunes Store application on your device.
2. Tap Purchased from from the bottom navigation bar.
3. Locate and swipe left or right on the item would like to hide; this displays the Hide button.
4. Tap the Hide button.

To unhide your purchases

1. Depending on the content type, open the App Store, iBooks, or iTunes Store on your device.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the main page.
3. If you're not already signed in, tap Sign In.
4. Tap your Apple ID name, then tap View Account. 
5. Scroll down on the Account pane, and tap Hidden Purchases.
6. Locate the item you would like to unhide then tap the Unhide button.

Note: If the item you are unhiding is not already downloaded or installed on your device, it will begin downloading automatically. You currently cannot hide purchases on devices using iOS 6.