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Until recently you had to type your password every time you wanted to install an app from the App Store regardless of whether the app was free or paid-for. However, in the latest iOS version (8.3, at the time of writing), you can choose to install free apps without having to type your password.

First, to update your device to the latest version of iOS, open Settings, tap General, then Software Update, if there’s a pending update, simply follow the onscreen instructions.

To install free apps without the need for a password, open Settings, tap ‘iTunes & App Store’, then Password Settings. Now tap the slider next to Require Password in the Free Downloads section (see screenshot above) to disable it.