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what does "will install" mean on apps on itunes computer that will not sync onto my iPad

I have an app on my itunes computer that will not sync onto my ipad. Next to the app it says "will install" - what does that mean?

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Posted on Feb 5, 2013 4:06 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2013 2:08 AM

It means that the app is scheduled to be added to the device when you sync.I'm guessing it stays selected to install even if it can't now in case the reason it can't goes away. E.g. you upgrade the iOS on the device. Do you get an error message while syncing? If not have you used Edit > Preferences > Advanced > Reset Warnings?


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Feb 6, 2013 2:08 AM in response to Gail Franklin

It means that the app is scheduled to be added to the device when you sync.I'm guessing it stays selected to install even if it can't now in case the reason it can't goes away. E.g. you upgrade the iOS on the device. Do you get an error message while syncing? If not have you used Edit > Preferences > Advanced > Reset Warnings?


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Mar 10, 2014 12:04 AM in response to djinZ

This worked for me, too djinZ. Hey apple, if you're listening to any of this, here's a thought. Instead of your iTunes program acting like a moron who's mute and dumb, how about a message when you ignore my command to Install the app and ignore your own commitment that it "Will Install"? It would be VERY easy to implement a message that says, "Sorry, this computer is not authorized." or "Sorry, unable to synchronize XYZ app because this computer is not authorized for your account/phone/whatever. If you've already authorized this computer, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience because you'll need to do that again by choosing Store>Authorize this Computer."

May 19, 2014 12:53 AM in response to Gail Franklin

Hi, I have the same problem as all of you. what is the solution?

I have tried all the ways discussed here. my laptop is authorized. i have installed the last version of itunes. i click on the "install" , then "apply", it becomes "will install". now what? at this step (clicking the apply and appearing of will install) i don't have the app on my iphone.

what should i have to do?

what does "will install" mean on apps on itunes computer that will not sync onto my iPad

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