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Q: i bought a language app from the app store installed on my ipad   Although it shows the app on my laptop I cant open it when I click on it nothing happens

Purchased a language app on my ipad   It shows on my laptop but when I click on it it wont open

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Posted on Jul 3, 2016 1:17 PM

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Q: i bought a language app from the app store installed on my ipad   Although it shows the app on my laptop I cant open it ... more

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  • by King_Penguin,Apple recommended

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Jul 3, 2016 1:38 PM in response to Joan228
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    Jul 3, 2016 1:38 PM in response to Joan228

    You can't use it on your laptop, apps bought from the App Store (either directly on your iPad or the app store in your computer's iTunes) can only be used on iOS devices (iPads / iPhones / iPod Touches ; the actual devices should be listed on its description page in the store) - they are different operating systems