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ios 6 won't download apps

I downloaded iOS6 and tried to update my apps. None of them are able to download the updates. I can't even download new apps from the updated App Store. Clicking to update or download an app moves it into the download queue, but either says "waiting" or "doanloading" and no progress is reflected in the blue progress bar for the doanloads.


Is this an issue with my iOS 6 update? Do I need to restore my phone? I'm hoping to avoid restoring from a backup. But have tried turning the phone off, signing out of the app store and signing back in, and resetting all the settings from the Settings menu. Nothing has worked.

iPhone 4, iOS 6

Posted on Sep 20, 2012 5:27 AM

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Sep 20, 2012 9:35 AM in response to cbanst

My apps are stuck on install. New apps I purchased from my phone won't install either. I plugged into my computer and it goes through the synce and says everything is installing, but when I check the phone it says installing and the blue bar is about halfway. After a few minutes the blue bar disappears. I added an app to my nieces phone with no trouble at all a few minutes ago, but mine are still stuck in install ****.

Sep 20, 2012 10:43 AM in response to JJINBK

Tried the log out of iTunes trick. No go.


Hard to say if this is a serious bug for some users or just the Apple server system being borked.


The local Genius had no clue and 3 calls with support had no clue. All had me do the basic trouble shooting. At the moment, Apple does NOT seem to consider this a real issue. From the number of posts and 'me too's' here, it sure could be an issue.


Lets hope something positive happens soon.

ios 6 won't download apps

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