Application stuck "installing..."

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Application stuck "installing..."

Hello,

I tried to update all apps in my iPad, and some of them were able to load and install, but 6 applications got stucked.

I've checked on every forum and tried reseting the iPad, downloading and installing them from iTunes, clearing all pending downloads, etc.

None of these solutions seams to work for me.

The apps are still stuck with the "Installing..." label.

All of them have an empty installation bar, except for one, that has the same label but no bar.

Is there anything else I can do about it?

I'll deeply appreciate any help.

Thanks in advance.

iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iOS 6

Posted on Oct 2, 2012 11:30 AM

Answer 1

Sep 18, 2017 12:09 AM in response to AdnanPathologist

Just go to the app store - go to updates- cancell all updates- and do on by one

Answer 2

Sep 15, 2017 11:19 PM in response to Liquidsmoke

It worked..... I had same problem that 2 of my apps on iphone got stuck at Installing......

Answer 3

Sep 19, 2017 8:21 PM in response to Seylerg

You're a genius!!! Thank you!! It was driving me crazy that I had an app trying to install for the last 2 days!

Answer 4

mhdj

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Jan 30, 2017 10:08 AM in response to marliken

Thank you so much for this post! I've been searching for a fix for months since an update froze some of my apps! Yours was the first answer that made sense to me and more importantly, that also worked!

Answer 5

lucian_r

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Apr 27, 2017 8:07 PM in response to rosagparedes

I had the same problem but was too lazy to restore. This is how I did it: I deleted the apps that were stuck but nothing happened, so they didnt disappear from the screen. Then I turned the phone off. When I turned it on again the apps disappeared. Then I went to the app store, searched for the app and clicked 'update' (yes it said update, not download). After the update I was still logged in so apparently the apps weren't deleted. Anyways it worked. :)

Answer 6

Oct 2, 2012 11:33 AM in response to rosagparedes

Are the problem apps on the same Apple ID as those you have updated?

Try the updates through iTunes on your computer and do a sync.

Answer 7

rosagparedes Author

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Oct 2, 2012 11:41 AM in response to alanfromnewtownards

I did that too. I also tried deleting the applications from iTunes and downloading them again, just in case there was a corrupted file or something. Still no luck.

All the apps are on the same Apple ID.

Answer 8

lmerkey

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Oct 2, 2012 11:45 AM in response to rosagparedes

Have you tired clearing out your mulittasking bar and then attempting to delete the downloading apps directly from your device?

Answer 9

rosagparedes Author

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Oct 2, 2012 11:49 AM in response to lmerkey

Thank you both for your replies.

I just did, cleared the multitask bar and tried to press and hold to delete the downloading apps, but there is still no x mark to delete them.

😟 This really startles me... I never had a single problem with the iPad before.

Answer 10

Rudegar

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Oct 2, 2012 11:52 AM in response to rosagparedes

Restart the iPad inthe hold power and home Way

Answer 11

rosagparedes Author

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Oct 2, 2012 12:04 PM in response to Rudegar

That was my first solution but didn't worked.

The apps are still stucked after restarting the iPad.

:(

Answer 12

lmerkey

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Oct 4, 2012 8:56 AM in response to rosagparedes

Try just tapping on the download to pause them and them hold them down until they wigglesee if that lets you delete the download.

Answer 13

Oct 5, 2012 11:14 AM in response to lmerkey

I've got the same issue. They aren't installed so there is no icon to hold down on. The only place I see them is on the update tab. I've rebooted,many it is the same.

Answer 14

rosagparedes Author

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Oct 5, 2012 11:25 AM in response to lmerkey

I did tapped in the App, it does wiggle, but has no x mark to delete it.

I have tried deleting it from iTunes also, didn't work. :(

Answer 15

Oct 5, 2012 12:34 PM in response to rosagparedes

I have the same issue that all started with the new OS upgrade. The only solution I haven't tried is the RESTORE from iTunes on my Computer. I will be doing this in 30 minutes, once I've ensured that everything is backed up. God forbid I should lose any books!!

I'll let you all know what happens in the end. Wish me luck! ^__^

Tammy in Seattle