Why Wont My Phone Let Me Download Apps

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Apps are one of the most integral parts of any iPhone as they make all iPhones the real smart devices. Perhaps this could be the reason why app developers regularly update their apps for users.

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But what if you fail to update the existing apps or not able to download any fresh app on your iPhone? Recently, this problem has surfaced and many iPhone users have raised this concern.

While using your mobile network connection shouldn't stop you from accessing the App Store entirely, if your iPhone is set to only download apps over WiFi you won't be able to download apps over a. IPhone storage full but nothing on iPhone 6, i have only 11 pictures, 32 songs, and 8 apps. It won’t let me take photos or videos on Snapchat. Also when I try to solve the problem in Usage, it never loads where my storage is going.

There is a solution to every problem, and this too has one. Let’s try to solve the glitch.

Can’t Update Apps on iPhone? Here is the Fix

#1. Reboot your iPhone

To reboot your device, press and hold Sleep/Wake and Home button simultaneously for 10 odd seconds. Leave the buttons when the Apple logo appears on screen.

#2. Try Updating App(s) Other Way

Instead of tapping the update button, tap on the app icon, you’ll see another update button, tap on it to.

#3. Set Date and Time Automatically

Looks like a silly solution but it is effective in some cases to fix the issue. Go to Settings → Tap General → Tap Date and Time → Select Automatically.

#4. Delete the App(s) and reinstall

Deleting and reinstalling apps may also save you from this problem. To delete an app, long press that app; all the wiggling apps will show a delete icon (x) on the top left.


Tap on the delete icon and you will be asked either to delete the app or cancel the action. Tap on Delete and the selected app will be deleted from your iPhone.

To reinstall go to App Store and reinstall the app.

#5. Download/Update Apps via iTunes

Rather updating apps from your iPhone, you can update same apps from iTunes. Follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Connect your iPhone to computer and open iTunes.
  • Click on Apps (Click on ellipsis mentioned below the menu bar).
  • Now click on Updates from the upper menu.
  • Click on an app you want to update Again click on Update button.
  • Once the app is updated, click on iPhone icon; click on Apps.
  • Click on the app you have updated.
  • Now click on Update again.
  • Finally, sync your iPhone.

#6. Turn Off the Automatic Updates

Switching off the automatic updates will provide a feasible solution for the issue. Let’s follow the steps to resolve the issue.

To switch off the Auto Updates

  • Go to SettingsTap on iTunes and App Store (You can see the Automatic Downloads) Toggle off the button in front of Updates.

#7. Reset Your iPhone

If nothing works, you can try resetting your iPhone.

Go to Settings → General → ResetReset All Settings.

These are a few steps which I had explored on my iPhone to resolve the issue of Apps which are not downloading or updating. Share your thoughts with us on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus.

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My New Phone Won't Let Me Download Apps

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If you can’t download or update any apps, including free apps, and you see a message about billing or payment, learn what to do.

Some apps might get interrupted while they're downloading. Try these steps:

Connect to Wi-Fi

If you’re using cellular data or Wi-Fi and have issues with an app, try to connect to another Wi-Fi network. You can use cellular data for apps up to 150 MB* in size.

To check your Wi-Fi connection, try streaming a video from the Internet to see if it loads quickly. Get help connecting to Wi-Fi or contact your Internet provider for more help.

Pause and restart the app download

Why Won't My Ipad Let Me Download Apps

If you have an iPhone 6s or later, firmly press the app from the Home screen. You might see options to Resume Download, Pause Download, or Cancel Download. If the app download is paused, tap Resume Download. If it's stuck, tap Pause Download, then firmly press the app again and tap Resume Download.

You can also open the App Store and tap Updates to see downloads in progress or apps that need to be updated.

Restart your device

My Itunes Won't Let Me Download Apps

If the app appears on your Home screen, but is dim or has white with lines on it, don't delete the app. Restart your device, then go to the App Store and redownload the app.

If you delete an app, you might lose the content associated with it.

Get more help

If you still have issues with apps on your device, contact Apple Support.

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*Depending on your country or region, and your carrier, the download limit might be higher.