Brand new iPad doesn't install preinstalled apple apps

I bought a new iPad 9th gen . It is my first apple product. I set up my icloud and apple id but the preinstalled apple apps such as safari , Books, Stocks, Facetime etc are still in the "waiting" stage three days later( cannot download them). I can install non apple apps such as netflix, youtube, goodnotes so that means theres no issue with my apple id. I also reset my ipad and this time instead of icloud I used my gmail but still facing the same issue. Just wondering if my ipad has a malfunctioning software or something.

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jul 15, 2023 2:06 PM

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Jul 15, 2023 3:53 PM in response to arqi077

Precisely what has happened is unclear, as preinstalled Apps shouldn’t need to be downloaded or reinstalled from the App Store.


If something appears to have stalled, as suggested by your post, try a forced restart of your 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:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




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.



If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings


If the problem still doesn’t clear, we can try something else.


Brand new iPad doesn't install preinstalled apple apps

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