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I’m trying to open an app on my iPad that I normally use daily and suddenly won’t open. Receive message box saying “Unable to download item please try again later” and done or retry option. Tried common fixes but not fixed. What causes this and what else can I try?
Thank you
iPad Air Wi-Fi, Cellular
Removing and reinstalling the offending App may resolve the issue. Deleting the App removes both the App and any associated data - whereas Offloading the App will remove the App, but will preserve the associated App data.
Assuming that the App has data that you would like to preserve, begin with offloading the App. From iPad settings:
Settings > General > iPad Storage > [Name of the App] > Offload App
After offloading the offending App, close the settings App, then restart the iPad:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)
Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
Having performed the restart, reinstall the App from the App Store.
If the problem has been resolved, you’re done; if not, fully delete the App (noting that any associated data will also be removed from the iPad), restart the iPad, then reinstall again.
Removing and reinstalling the offending App may resolve the issue. Deleting the App removes both the App and any associated data - whereas Offloading the App will remove the App, but will preserve the associated App data.
Assuming that the App has data that you would like to preserve, begin with offloading the App. From iPad settings:
Settings > General > iPad Storage > [Name of the App] > Offload App
After offloading the offending App, close the settings App, then restart the iPad:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)
Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
Having performed the restart, reinstall the App from the App Store.
If the problem has been resolved, you’re done; if not, fully delete the App (noting that any associated data will also be removed from the iPad), restart the iPad, then reinstall again.
warmcashews Said:
"Unable to download item please try again later: I’m trying to open an app on my iPad that I normally use daily and suddenly won’t open. Receive message box saying 'Unable to download item please try again later' and done or retry option. Tried common fixes but not fixed. What causes this and what else can I try? Thank you"
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Troubleshooting App not Operating:
Contact the Developer:
If that does not work, then the Developer probably has yet to do their part in making this compatible. So, contact the Developer. You'll find their Contact Us info in the app's site of the App Store.
Unable to download item please try again later
