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767r2 Author

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Where are my apps in the new iTunes?

Where are they? When I connect my iPad it does'nt show up. How do I update apps if I can't find them.

iPad, iOS 5

Posted on Dec 5, 2012 12:16 PM

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turingtest2

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Posted on Sep 13, 2017 5:10 PM

keithfrommarietta wrote:

When upgrading iTunes yesterday, I noted in the fine print that they were moving apps and ringtones out of iTunes "to focus on music, movies, TV shows and podcasts". Apparently, the App Store no longer exists or is available in iTunes on the Mac or PC at all and, going forward, the new IOS App Store (v11, due out next week) will be the only place to browse, purchase and download apps. There was no mention of how to manage or upload ringtones to your phone now that they have been dropped from iTunes. I personally would create custom ringtones and upload them to my phone via iTunes, but that is no longer an option.

From Manually manage content on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iTunes - Apple Support:

Manually add items from your computer

If you have media on your computer that you can't redownload from the App Store or iTunes Store directly on your iOS device, such as custom ringtones or iOS apps, you can drag and drop the media from your computer to your iOS device using iTunes.

Connect your device to your computer.
Open iTunes. Make sure that you have the latest version.
On your computer, find the item you want to add to your device. If you're looking for Apps, Tones, or Books (for Windows) that previously appeared in your iTunes library, you can find them in your iTunes media folder.
Drag the item from your computer to your iOS device in the left sidebar of iTunes.

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nstefi

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Jul 18, 2016 6:25 AM in response to Chris CA

I had the same problem, very hard to find my apps in iTunes. I did Transfer Purchases and I wanted to see those apps listed, but even though I can see the Apps option under Library in the sidebar, when I click on it, it shows a blank page.

When I click on my phone icon beside the drop-down that was discussed earlier, then I click on Apps under the Settings section, it shows some screens on the right side (I have 2 screens and a bunch of groups), and above that it shows "38 apps", but it doesn't show me those 38 apps listed anywhere.

Chris CA

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Jul 18, 2016 8:14 AM in response to nstefi

Apps no longer transfer from iPhone to computer.

You need to redownload them from the store using iTunes.

nstefi

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Jul 18, 2016 9:57 AM in response to Chris CA

So what is the "Transfer Purchases" option doing then? I thought it transfers them to my computer. And why it shows "38 apps" in the top right corner above the listing of screens, but not actually listing those 38 apps?

I guess the Apps section of iTunes doesn't make much sense, maybe it should be taken out completely?

Nana48

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Sep 13, 2017 1:59 PM in response to Dr. D

The apps option is no longer available with the update

Nana48

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Sep 13, 2017 2:01 PM in response to keithfrommarietta

thank you

Sep 13, 2017 6:40 PM in response to turingtest2

Thanks for the tip!

turingtest2

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Sep 14, 2017 1:46 AM in response to keithfrommarietta

You're welcome. 🙂

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Sep 17, 2017 8:18 AM in response to Imp68

Apps are no longer listed - only music, movies, tv shows, and podcasts. Apps are no longer listed so how are we supposed to update them?

Sep 17, 2017 8:32 AM in response to 767r2

I read one article that said all updates now have to be done on the device (iphone, ipad, etc.).

If this is a change Apple made, I would have appreciated a "heads up" on this.

Sep 19, 2017 1:25 PM in response to 767r2

Found all the answers here. HTTPS://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201272#apps Good luck.

Sep 20, 2017 1:38 AM in response to 767r2

I don't remember having this problem back in 2012 but I do have it now and none of these answers are of any use

turingtest2

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Sep 20, 2017 4:58 AM in response to kennethfromhuddersfield

If you’ve just updated to iTunes 12.7 then the apps management pages in iTunes have been removed. Read my post near the top of this page.

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RK_India

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Sep 24, 2017 5:04 PM in response to Imp68

am unable to see it under library... all i am getting in file - library is turn on genuis, organize library, and so on

RK_India

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Sep 24, 2017 9:25 PM in response to Imp68

how.... am unable to find anythin dat you advised

turingtest2

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Sep 26, 2017 6:35 AM in response to strayfish

If you cannot locate the app on one of the home screens or in a folder then try Settings > General > Storage and see if you cannot locate the app and delete it from there.

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Where are my apps in the new iTunes?