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Downloading apps to your iPhone is usually a quick and simple process. However, you may sometimes have problems getting them to install. Before you do anything, make sure that you're downloading an Apple-approved app from the App Store and that your phone has a steady cellular or Wi-Fi connection. If you tick both those boxes but still can't install, troubleshoot the download by trying it again, running checks on your iPhone or using iTunes as an alternative.
Delete and Download Again
You may be able to solve a download problem by deleting the app and starting over. Press and hold down the app's icon until it 'jiggles.' Tap the 'X' and then 'Delete' on the confirmation screen. Press the 'Home' button to turn off the jiggle, tap 'App Store' and go back to the app's page. Tap the download button to restart the process -- you don't have to pay for it again if you're using the same Apple ID.
Try a Different App
Sometimes, the app itself causes installation problems -- see if this is a problem by trying to download a different one. Go to the App Store, tap 'Top Charts' on the screen’s bottom menu and then select 'Free.' Choose an app and start the download process. If it works, the original app is the problem -- if you really want to find a fix, you can usually find developer contact details in the information area of the app's description. If you can't download this app either, you have an iPhone issue.
Check Your Storage Capacity
You can't download an app unless you have enough space on your iPhone. To check capacity, note the app's file size from its information screen in the App Store. Go to 'Settings,” tap 'General' and then 'About.' In the Available field, check how much free space you have. If this is smaller than the app file, get extra space by removing unwanted apps or content, importing photos and videos to your computer or backing up and syncing to iTunes or iCloud. Keep in mind, Apple only stores certain types of content, so be careful not to delete anything that you can't get back.
Try Syncing with ITunes
Sometimes, syncing your iPhone on your computer kickstarts and completes a download. Open iTunes, connect your iPhone and select it in the Devices list. Click 'Sync' on the Summary page. When syncing is complete, select 'Apps' and see if the app is in the list. If it is, and you don't have automatic installation enabled, drag it on to one of your screens or select 'Install.' Select 'Apply' to put the app on your iPhone.
Restart and Reboot Your IPhone
Sometimes, turning your iPhone off and on again fixes bugs that might affect downloads. Hold down the 'Sleep/Wake' button and swipe the slider to the right. When the phone shuts down, hold down the 'Sleep/Wake' button to restart it. If this doesn't work, try rebooting the phone -- although this shouldn't cause data loss, back up your iPhone first. Hold down both the 'Sleep/Wake' and 'Home' buttons until the Apple logo appears and wait for your iPhone to reboot and restart.
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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.
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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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Ruri Ranbe has been working as a writer since 2008. She received an A.A. in English literature from Valencia College and is completing a B.S. in computer science at the University of Central Florida. Ranbe also has more than six years of professional information-technology experience, specializing in computer architecture, operating systems, networking, server administration, virtualization and Web design.
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