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transfer apps on my iphone to MacBook Pro

How do I transfer apps on my Iphone to my MacBook Pro?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jul 6, 2022 8:00 PM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2022 9:06 PM

lobsterghost1 Said:

"I'm confused how your answer about downloading photos to the OP's Mac is relative to the question? They want to know how to download APPS from iPhone to their Mac."

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Misread it as Photos. :(


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Jul 6, 2022 8:40 PM in response to TheLittles

TheLittles wrote:

Saltybobbie Said:
"transfer apps on my iphone to MacBook Pro: How do I transfer apps on my Iphone to my MacBook Pro?"
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Transferring Photos:
Cancel any downloads, and then restart your iPhone. Then, perform as Instructed here: Upload and Download Photos Using iCloud.com - Apple Support

I'm confused how your answer about downloading photos to the OP's Mac is relative to the question? They want to know how to download APPS from iPhone to their Mac.

Jul 7, 2022 6:56 AM in response to Saltybobbie

They’re not exactly compatible, at least not natively. Some paid apps are shared with all machines logged in to the same Apple ID. I recall that with Geekbench 2, where the Mac and iOS versions were different but the purchase on one platform gave access across all platforms. I’d see the download cloud icon in the App Store if it hadn’t already downloaded it automatically.


In any case, apps on iOS aren’t copied in any way. They can only be downloaded from the App Store.

transfer apps on my iphone to MacBook Pro

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