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With over one million apps available for download, and many of those free or costing only 99 cents, most iPhone users flock to the App Store to make the most of all that the device has to offer. One of the most convenient things about the iPhone is that the download and installation of apps is completely automated -- you don't have to select a file location, create a folder name or choose your setup options. If your smartphone refuses to download new apps, however, try troubleshooting your device to pinpoint the source of the problem.
Check Your Data Connection
Confirm your iPhone is connected to a wireless or data connection. Open 'Settings' from the Home screen and then turn off 'Airplane Mode,' if applicable. If you're not in your home or office, or if you don't have access to a public hot spot, open the 'Cellular' menu and confirm Cellular Data is turned on. If you are within range of an available wireless network, open the 'Wi-Fi' menu and make sure your device is connected to your local hot spot. If the signal bar for your network indicates a poor connection, try moving closer to your router or access point.
Sign In to Your Apple ID
To download and install apps from the App Store, you must first log in to your Apple ID. If you paused an installation and then resumed it later, your session may have timed out. Similarly, you may have entered your password incorrectly too many times, causing the App Store to halt all downloads. In the App Store, touch 'Featured' and then scroll to the bottom page. Touch your account name and then select 'View Apple ID.' If your session has timed out, iOS will prompt you to re-enter your password. If you can't remember your login credentials, touch 'iForgot' and follow the onscreen prompts.
Restart the App Store
If you're connected to the Internet and are signed in to your Apple ID, the download function in the App Store may be frozen. To forcibly close the app, press the Home button twice to bring up the task switcher and then swipe up on the screenshot above the App Store. Relaunching the app from the Home screen will load a fresh copy of the App Store into the memory. If the problem persists, power your device off and then on again; this may clear any bugs affecting iOS from the device's memory.
Update Your Phone
If an update to iOS is available from your carrier, try upgrading your iPhone, as the problem may be due to a bug in your current OS. Your iPhone should automatically inform you of a new update when you connect to a wireless or data connection, but you can also check for updates in iTunes. Download the latest software upgrade by touching 'Settings | General | Software Update | Download and Install.' Before you update your phone, make sure to back up your data using iCloud or iTunes.
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My Old Apps Won't Download On Iphone X
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- App Store is stuck in a loop trying to download a free app — how do I make it stop? 3 answers
My App Store keeps saying this item is free in the store, that this item will be added to your purchases, and will be available even if your family sharing status changes. And it then says cancel or download.
I click download and it won't download and keeps popping up the same message over and over again. How do I make it stop? I can't download certain free apps.
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Go to your iTunes account, manage your hidden and downloadable apps and unhide the app you want to download again.
Why Won't My Apps Download On My New Iphone X
- Open iTunes
- Select 'Store' menu option --> 'View Account'
- Look in section iTunes in the Cloud
- Look for subsection 'Hidden Purchases'
- Click on the 'Manage' link
- Press the 'Apps' button
- Find the App you are trying to download from the list
- Click 'Unhide'
You can now download app from App Store on your iPhone.