How to download an app from the app store

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Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article Steps. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Tap Search. It's a magnifying glass-shaped icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. On some iPads, the Search section is a search bar in the top-right corner of the screen. If so, tap the search bar and then skip the next step.

Tap the search bar. This is at the top of the Search screen. Doing so will bring up your iPhone's or iPad's keyboard. Enter an app's name or function. If you have a specific app in mind, type in its name; otherwise, type in a keyword or phrase that will help find an app to suit your needs. For example, if you're looking for a drawing app, you might type in draw or paint here. This blue button is in the keyboard. Select an app. Scroll through the list of apps until you find one that you want, then tap the app's title to open the its page.

Tap GET. It's a blue button on the right side of the page. Enter your Touch ID when prompted. Wait for the app to download. As the app begins downloading, you'll see a square with a progress circle appear on the right side of the screen. Once the circle is complete, the app has successfully been download. You can stop the app from downloading by tapping the square icon.

Tap OPEN. It's in the same place as was the GET button. Doing so will open your app. You can also open your app by tapping it on your iPhone's or iPad's Home Screen.

To have a new password, you would have to click on Settings. Then you will be brought to General and there will be other ones you can choose under the general section. Determine whether you're using a Mac with Apple silicon , then redownload the iPhone or iPad app onto your Mac.

If you have an issue when you download apps To buy apps from the App Store, you need an Apple ID and a payment method. Learn what to do if you can sign in and your payment method is valid but you still can't download apps. If an app does not work Learn what to do if an app closes unexpectedly or won't open.

If an app isn't working as expected, you can contact the app developer. Or report a problem to Apple. But the App Store offers a more secure experience. Learn more about using apps on your Mac. Published Date: January 29, Yes No. If an app does not work Learn what to do if an app closes unexpectedly or won't open. If an app isn't working as expected, you can contact the app developer.

Or report a problem to Apple. Learn how to buy and use apps on other Apple devices Download apps on your Mac. Download apps on your Apple TV. Download apps on your Apple Watch. Published Date: December 11, Yes No. Character limit: Maximum character limit is Start a discussion in Apple Support Communities.

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