App updates interrupted, will not resume

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App updates interrupted, will not resume

If I lose my wifi signal in the middle of downloading updates, I seem to never be able to resume them nor cancel them. If I try to resume them I get "unable to download application" ad nauseam, no matter how many times I hit "retry".
I can't cancel the updates either, and this leaves the apps unusable as they remain paused on update mode.

I've tried logging out of the App Store and back in, nothing. I've made sure all my account info is properly updated, nothing.

I'm not interested in any fixes involving iTunes on my computer because I know how to do that. I want to know how this is fixed ON THE IPOD TOUCH ITSELF, and if it can't be, why Apple isn't doing anything about it. I shouldn't need to have to plug the iPod into my computer to un-bungle it because I don't always have access to my laptop.

iPod touch, iOS 5.1

Posted on Apr 7, 2012 8:52 AM

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Answer 1

Jan 7, 2013 12:33 AM in response to juanitakiteless

I had the same problem on my iPad. I couldn't find any solution, but at last I tapped one of the apps (that stopped updating) on the normal screen. (By the way, it was greyed out on the screen) It started downloading, installing, not longer greyed out and it worked again. I did this for all the apps that were stuck in the update screen of the app store and it worked out for all the apps.

So stop the "App Store" app, go to the grayed out app and tap it. It will start downloading and installing.

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Answer 2

lllaass

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Oct 14, 2012 1:58 PM in response to juanitakiteless

These previous discussions may help.

Downloading apps stuck on waiting...: Apple Support Communities

Waiting applications: Apple Support Communities

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Answer 3

Ingo2711

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Apr 7, 2012 9:55 AM in response to juanitakiteless

Did you try to reset the iPod by holding the sleep and home button for about 10sec, until the Apple logo comes back again? You will not lose data doing a reset, but it can cure some glitches.

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Answer 4

Tertion

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Oct 14, 2012 1:54 PM in response to juanitakiteless

I have the same problem... now I can't use 17 of my apps because of that (including my calendar, budget maker and other important stuff...)

Tried the reset solution... did'nt worked out.

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