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Getmyapps Author

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Can I get my apps if I traded in my phone

Can I get my apps from my old phone downloaded to a new non apple phone

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Mar 28, 2021 6:06 PM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2021 6:12 PM

Apps that run on an iPhone will not run on an Android phone and vice-versa. Many app developers make similar apps for both systems but usually you would need to buy the app again for the other system. Some that are free to download and that offer subscriptions through their websites (e.g., Microsoft Office, New York Times) you would be able to use on the other system without an additional charge.

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Mar 28, 2021 6:12 PM in response to Getmyapps

Apps that run on an iPhone will not run on an Android phone and vice-versa. Many app developers make similar apps for both systems but usually you would need to buy the app again for the other system. Some that are free to download and that offer subscriptions through their websites (e.g., Microsoft Office, New York Times) you would be able to use on the other system without an additional charge.

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Mar 28, 2021 6:10 PM in response to Getmyapps

Yes, you most certainly can. Back up your old phone and restore your new phone with that backup.

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup

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Mar 28, 2021 6:09 PM in response to Getmyapps

No.

It's must be an iOS device.

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Mar 28, 2021 6:09 PM in response to Getmyapps

No. iOS apps will not run on non iOS devices.

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Mar 28, 2021 6:15 PM in response to habonde

My apologies reading is fundamental. I completely missed the non apple phone part. Sorry no this option is not available.

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Mar 28, 2021 6:23 PM in response to habonde

habonde wrote:

My apologies reading is fundamental. I completely missed the non apple phone part. Sorry no this option is not available.

Been there, done that many times myself! 😊

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