after ios 5.1 update apps won't download

g'day scott...my iphone 4s had this problem, it would come up with unknown error for download or update of apps...I installed iexplore on the phone as stated in another comment and it seems to have done a system check on the phone...I haven't even deleted the downloads as requested by the other user...i scrolled through and had a look at what it discovered and then deleted it...i then attempted to download some of my apps that i deleted and well bugger me if it is now working fine...its like it was posessed for a few days and now has been reborn....mmm...Dalys from Alice Springs Australia

Dalys, Glad it fix it for you but no joy for me. As I stated it allow one download to process (and I think maybe a second one) but then it would not process the third. I have tried it muliply times with the same results. I have the Iphone 4 so if could be a difference between the 4 and 4s. Glad yours if fixed

omo wrote:

Deleting all files in the Downloads folder with iExplorer as descibed in the post from seanxpert fixed it for me.

I just tried to do that this morning but after 10 minutes of a never ending list of files in the downloads folder I gave up. I was able to get one app downloaded then it went back to being stuck.

I tried iTunes and it won't download music either to my iPhone.

I went on TUAW this morning and read that we can report feedback to Apple at apple.com/feedback. I reported this issue to them through there and everyone that has this problem with iOS 5.1 too!

Good idea. I just posted a bug report at that email address. Thanks

ios 5.1 on iPhone 4s - same thing - if i download a new app or upgrade a current one all I get is 'waiting' and nothing happens. I can't pause them and restarting the phone does nothing. VERY ANNOYING

I have the same problem to. I'm getting fed up with apple products they just seem to have one problem after another.

I dont expect this from a product that they make you pay premium prices for.

This is definately the last apple product I buy!!!

This issue has got me up the wall. Now I can't even sign back into the App Store. Apps still "waiting" and just all round frustration. Wish the 5.1 update had came with a pre-warning

I've scanned through this entire thread and so far I haven't seen any response from Apple.

I'm having this problem with my iPad 1, which is WiFi only, and my iPhone 4. Both hang up when I'm trying to update apps or download a new app from the app store.

I've tried all of the solutions pitched here so far and nothing has worked. I'd really apreciate it if the people who went to the Apple Store and did some sort of full reset would actually give some detailed instructions (we understand the risks, we won't blame you, but some of us don't have an Apple Store close by).

The part I find truly annoying is the zero response from Apple.

i have same problem after updating to 5.1

can not to update ore download any program - "waiting" endless

nothing helps

Just looked thru the whole thread. This prob started immediately after updating to 5.1. I never changed anything on my iPad or the settings in iTunes. Yet, now, can't download ANY apps via wifi; can't download ANY app updates via wifi. I have an iPad 1. Now, I have to connect to my computer to sync and download purchased apps and app updates. I have to manually check for updates even tho they appear on my ipad, then download the updates, then APPLY the updates, then SYNC again. Seems that every IOS update since 4.3 has been fraught with issues that adversely affect functionality in some form or other. Reminds me of Microsoft's incompetence. Whatever needs to happen, I hope it happens soon because this situation is untenable as far as I'm concerned.

I've also reported a bug report at that address as suggested by crashingechelon. Everyone should do it....the squeaking hinge is the one that gets oiled!

I may be wrong, but I just was able to download an app without the Eternal Waiting problem. Maybe Apple have quietly fixed this in the background.

nice thougth but mine are still waiting.........so I think not!

I too submitted a bug report to Apple and included a link to this set discussion thread. I agree that everyone needs to submit a bug report. I would also recommend everyone start calling the Tech Support line. I did and they were willing to listen to the problem and try and help but the help was basically reset you iphone back to factory settings which I don't want to do.