How to download an app on your iPad

Privacy information; see Review the privacy practices of apps. If you see instead of a price, you already purchased the app, and you can download it again without a charge. You can find the app in the Recently Added category in App Library. While the app is downloading, a progress indicator appears on the app icon. See stories, collections, and in-app events right on your Home Screen. See Add widgets on iPad. Depending on how many apps you have, the new app may be installed several swipes right of your iPad's home page.

Enjoy your new app. You have successfully installed a new app on your iPad! Method 2. The App Store is linked to your iCloud account, allowing it to keep track of your downloads; this way, you can re-install any app you've downloaded on an iPhone or similar iPad with the same iCloud information. Tap the "Updates" tab in the bottom right corner.

This will take you to the app update page. Tap "Purchases" at the top of the screen. You'll find your app library here. Scroll through your apps until you find the one you want. This is a comprehensive list of every app you've ever downloaded on the current iCloud account. You can also tap "Not on This iPad" to view previously-downloaded apps.

Tap the cloud icon with a downward-facing arrow to the right of your app. This will prompt the app to download to your home screen. Enjoy your app. You have successfully installed an app from iCloud! Method 3. Usually, apps will automatically update, but you can manually prompt the process yourself.

Review your apps that need updating. Although most apps can function well without the micro-updates that publishers put out, you should try to keep your apps up to date as often as possible for best results. Tap "Update All" in the top right corner. Your apps will begin updating. Wait for your apps to finish updating. This may take several minutes depending on your network connection strength, the number of apps you're updating, and the size of your apps.

Maybe it's because you don't have that much space. Or it could be your Apple ID. Try updating your Apple ID or maybe clean your iPad. Or maybe update your iPad. Another answer is to turn everything off, then on again, as this refreshes it.

Yes No. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 9. I tried to download a free app by double clicking Get, but nothing happened. What do I do? Check your home screen -- if it's not there, try going to the AppStore and pressing Open. When there is nothing on your screen, press the power switch until you get the Apple logo.

Once you get the slide to unlock screen, try downloading it. Not Helpful 3 Helpful 7. Hold down the home button. The apps will start shaking and have little red X's on them. Click the X to uninstall. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 5. It may be stuck on a software update, or needs an update to Instagram. Something also may be wrong with the restrictions. Contact Instagram or Apple for more advice. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 3. If you can't locate your app, try swiping left.

You'll eventually come across the app, since its location is contingent on how much space you have on each subsequent screen after the home page.

Alternatively, you can swipe down from the middle of the iPad's screen to activate the search function, then type in your app's name. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 2. You can find your apps in your App Library. If you bought an iMessage app, you can find the app in Messages. You can also see a list of apps that you bought and redownload them. When you redownload an app, you don't have to pay for it again. If the App Store is missing on your device, you might have parental controls turned on.

The App Store should reappear on your device. If you still can't find the App Store, search for it. Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability.

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