I am having trouble connecting to the App Store.

I have tried to connect to the App Store and keep getting a message ..unable to connect to iTunes stores. When I go to the iTunes icon I can connect iTunes but not apps. Any help?

iPad, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Mar 15, 2013 11:18 AM

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Mar 15, 2013 12:11 PM in response to EdnaD

The Complete Guide to Using the iTunes Store

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/the-complete-guide-to-using-t he-itunes-store/


Can't connect to the iTunes Store

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1368


iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297


Best Fixes for ‘Cannot Connect to iTunes Store’ Errors

http://ipadinsight.com/ipad-tips-tricks/best-fixes-for-cannot-connect-to-itunes- store-errors/


Try this first - Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.


This works for some users. Not sure why.

Go to Settings>General>Date and Time> Set Automatically>Off. Set the date ahead by about a year.Then see if you can connect to the store.


 Cheers, Tom 😉

Mar 18, 2013 3:02 AM in response to EdnaD

I have been struggling with access to itunes through PC for years. This may not be applicable to you but throw it in anyway. Cannot be sure its a fix but this just worked for me:


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972034


It resets hosts file or something. It was an absolute last resort after rebuiding PC, iphone et al which took forever yet this simple tweak fixed it. What I do not know is what it has done elsewhere....

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