red number on app store icon

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red number on app store icon

I've downloaded a couple of apps from the app store. Now on my home screen there is a red "number 1" beside the icon. What is that all about and can I get rid of it.

Chris

17" macbook pro, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Oct 23, 2008 8:18 PM

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Answer 1

roaminggnome

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Oct 23, 2008 8:21 PM in response to clphoto

Page 130 iphone manual:

"Whenever you access the App Store, it checks for updates to applications you’ve
installed. By default, the App Store also automatically checks for updates every week.
The App Store icon shows the total number of application updates available. "

http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPhone_UserGuide.pdf

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clphoto Author

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Oct 23, 2008 8:26 PM in response to roaminggnome

great...but can i get rid of it (the red number) or how do I update the app?

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Answer 3

deggie

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Oct 23, 2008 8:28 PM in response to clphoto

I think the link to the manual was a polite tip, perhaps he was too subtle.

Tap on the Apps Store icon, go to updates, the apps with updates will appear, tap on them to install them. When they are all updated the red number will go away.

Then read the manual.

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clphoto Author

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Oct 23, 2008 8:29 PM in response to clphoto

nevermind....i got it and updated the download

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Answer 5

Nov 6, 2008 1:33 PM in response to clphoto

It's very inconsistent. I have that number on the app store icon and for some apps it will go away while other app updates remain on the update screen although they are already installed. Is this something that will be fixed with 2.2 update or is it a problem on my side?

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