If the connection between your iPhone and the Apple App Store is disrupted, signing out and signing back in may fix it. Go to Settings , tap your name at the top, and choose Sign Out at the bottom. Update iOS. Updates to iOS—the operating system for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch—frequently resolve software bugs.
It could be that your iPhone cannot download apps because of a bug in the OS. An easy, fast, and free OS update may solve the problem. You can update iOS wirelessly or through iTunes. Set the correct date and time. Incorrect date and time settings may block you from downloading apps. The easiest way to solve this is to make your iPhone automatically set its date and time so that it's always correct.
Move the Set Automatically toggle switch to On green. Learn more about changing the date and time on your iPhone, the many implications of doing that, in How to Change Date on iPhone. Reset the iPhone device settings. Bugs sometimes stem from low-level settings. You can't always see or fix these settings individually, but iOS gives you a way to reset all settings. Doing this won't erase your data, but it can solve these sorts of issues. Check the Apple ID you're using.
If you have a problem updating an app on your device, the problem could be the Apple ID you're using. When you download an app, it's tied to the Apple ID you're logged into at the time. Sign in to other Apple IDs you've used, following the instructions in step 6 above. Get help from Apple. If you tried all these steps and your iPhone still won't download apps, you need help from the experts at Apple. You can get online or phone support at the Apple website , or make an appointment at the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store for in-person help.
Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. However, if you tried this and still the issue persist, follow the below solutions to fix the issue.
If you have downloaded apps before without any problems and this is the first time you encounter a problem with your Android device when it comes to downloading apps from Google Play, then restarting the device can be helpful. With the help of a restart, you should be able to fix this issue without getting into deep troubleshooting on your device.
However, there is a chance that restarting the device may be a temporary fix. If you begin to encounter the problem too many times and the restart begins to get annoying then you must try the other troubleshooting steps.
When you try to download an app from the Play Store, the Google servers will try to check for the time on your device. If the time is incorrect it will not be able to sync the servers with the device which can cause a problem in downloading anything from the Play Store.
If you are using a Wi-Fi network to download the apps then switch to mobile data and check if it works. The reason behind this is that certain Wi-Fi networks block port This is the port used by the Google Play. To switch the networks, pull down the notification shade of your device and tap on the Wi-Fi icon to switch it off.
Now look for the Mobile data icon and switch it on. Once you have switched the internet access, restart your device and then go to Google Play to resume the app download. Check if the problem you were facing has been fixed. Download manager facilitates the downloading of all the apps. You must ensure that it is On so that your apps can be downloaded successfully from the Play Store. To check if Download Manager is On or not you should head into the Settings menu of your device and then go to the Apps or Application Manager.
Now you will notice tabs on the top of the screen. Swipe right or left to go to the tab that says All. Look for Download Manager under this section and tap on it to find out whether it is enabled or disabled. For those users who find it disabled, tap on the Enable option to Enable Download Manager and then download the apps again. Wiping the cache for Google Play can solve a few problems related to the Play Store.
Cache files store information that helps your device load the application quickly. These files are recreated once you access the application again.
The Data files of an application store data that includes all information saved on the app like high scores, usernames, and passwords. When the data files are deleted you must make sure that you write down any form of important information before deleting the files.
Go back to the app store and check if the apps begin to download now. If the problem is not fixed yet then delete the data files by going through the same steps and then instead of tapping on Clear Cache, you must tap on Clear Data.
You will notice a warning that will tell you that all data will be deleted. Press Ok to confirm and then open the Play Store once again to look for the app and begin the download. Check if this helps you fix the problem on your Android device. Google Play Services is the process through which your applications communicate with various sections of your device.
It enables sync and ensures that push notifications are sent to the device apps in a timely manner. Google Play Services plays an important role in the working of applications. A problem in the cache or data files of the Play Services can cause a problem when it comes to downloading the applications from the Play Store.
Once the cache files have been wiped, check if the problem is fixed. If you are still unable to download apps from the Play store then follow the same steps to return to the screen from where you cleared the cache. This time, you must tap on Clear Data to delete the data. You will notice a warning on your screen. Simply tap on OK to confirm deleting the data. The data synchronization of your device that allows the syncing of data can help you solve the problem. A number of readers found this to be an easy way of resolving the problem of their apps not downloading from the Play Store.
Once you have completed this step, go back into Google Play Store and check if the app is being downloaded now. The software of your device must always be updated so that any bugs or problems in the previous version is fixed effectively. If you have delayed updates for your device then it is about time you checked and update the software of your device.
Once the new updates are installed, your device will automatically restart. After the restart, check if the apps are being downloaded to your device now. Resetting the Google Account can help you solve the problem of your Android not downloading the apps. I am not talking about resetting entire iPhone. Reset network settings. That will remove all saved Wi-Fi networks and you will have to re-enter passwords.
Keep that in mind. You may try and Erase All Content and Settings. That will take iPhone to its factory settings, the way it was when you first booted it. You can then restore everything from a backup.
You will be asked to enter your password or passcode you can proceed. If nothing else is working for you, then the only way left is to contact Apple support. They are really helpful. Visit their support page for more details. These are all the steps that I could find after hours of hunting. If you found another way to resolve this error and continue with the App Store download, do let us know in the comments below.
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