If I delete a 'paid' app from my iPad, can it be reinstalled without having to pay for it again?

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If I delete a 'paid' app from my iPad, can it be reinstalled without having to pay for it again?

Hope someone can help me. I own an iPad (first generation) - 32MB and am running ios 4.2 on it. I downloaded a language program and paid $15 for it. When I try to launch it, it comes on for 1 second and then crashes and brings me back to my apps screen. After reading several posts here, I'm getting the sense that I may have to delete the app and attempt to download it again. However, I'm hoping that I'm NOT charged an additional $15 to download it again. Since it automatically debits my credit card, how will I know that it hasn't charged me for the same app AGAIN -- without having to go view my bank card statement?

Appreciate any help on this matter!

Thanks. Othello727

iPad, iOS 4.2

Posted on Mar 29, 2012 4:47 PM

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Answer 1

Mar 29, 2012 4:51 PM in response to Othello27

Yes you should be able to download again...in app store click on the your purchases and redownload.

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barberc

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Mar 29, 2012 5:41 PM in response to Othello27

Yes you should. Just go back to the app on the app store and hit install. If it does not say install you still should be able to redownload it. After you type in your passcode it should say. " you have alredy purched this app wpuld you like to download it for free?"

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Ralph9430

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Mar 29, 2012 6:16 PM in response to Othello27

There is one caveat. The app still has to be in the app store. As LNG as its in the app store and you paid for it once you can download it again. Also before you download it check to see I fit has been updated. Many apps require a later iOS to run that the version you reported.

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Mar 29, 2012 6:34 PM in response to Othello27

Are you syncing your iPad with your computer? If so, all of your apps are stored within iTunes. Deleting them from your iPad does not delete them from your computer -- you just recheck the app you want to reinstall and it will be put back on your ipad.

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Answer 5

Nov 1, 2013 5:12 PM in response to Ralph Landry1

Will I get it back even if the app was for free on the day I "bought" it? Thanks a lot!

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