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Fixes to Can't Download Apps on iPhone/iPad Fix 1: Check the Restrictions. If you want to ask 'Why can't I download Apps on my iPhone?' , the first solution you can try is to check the Restrictions on your iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 or iPad. Step 1: Go to 'Settings' and tap on 'General'. The bug in iOS can be the reason why iPhone won’t download or update apps. If there is a new iOS version available, it is advisable to download and install it. You can do that wirelessly, or using iTunes.
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Glitch: Apps won’t download or update
Quite a few people have been having trouble getting apps to update properly. They seem to hang indefinitely. Some people have also had trouble getting new apps to download at all.
Potential fixes
Apps Won't Install Iphone 6
- The first thing to try is to double tap the Home button and swipe up on any problem app that’s listed to close it. Now restart your device by holding down the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button until you see the Apple logo.
- Try going to Settings > iTunes & App Store and turn Updates under Automatic Downloads Try updating manually, or restart your device and turn the automatic updates on again.
- You could also go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings and see if that helps, you will have to re-enter passwords.
- If that doesn’t work then try deleting any problem app from your device. Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store and tap your Apple ID then Sign Out. No hold down Home and Sleep/Wake to restart. Fire up the App Store, log in, and download the apps from scratch.
- It could be that a specific app or game is causing the issue. Some people reported success after deleting the WSJ app. You could try removing apps one by one until you find the culprit or do a factory reset and selectively reinstall.
This question already has an answer here:
Why Won T Apps Download On My Iphone 7
- 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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marked as duplicate by bmike♦Sep 13 '14 at 16:22
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Why Won't My Iphone Download Certain Apps
1 Answer
Go to your iTunes account, manage your hidden and downloadable apps and unhide the app you want to download again.
- 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.
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