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I downloaded iPhoto a while back and accidentally deleted it off my iPhoto and when I try to redownload it, it doesn't download to my device. Does anyone know why?
iPhone 5s, iOS 7.0.4
How are you trying to download?
Did you follow these instructions?
See: Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
Well at the minute I am unable to sync my iPhone 5S with my MacBook as the software is too old. D'ya reckon this is why? I just went on the link you sent and it mentioned using iTunes?
Have you tried downloading it from here:
Open the App Store app > Updates > Purchased
Yes I already tried that. It's so frustrating!
And what happens?
It should be possible directly on your device: From the link I poined to:
- Tap App Store.
- Make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID used for the original purchase.
- Tap Updates.
- Tap Purchased on the resulting screen.
- Locate the app in your Purchased tab.
- Tap the download icon.
- The app will begin downloading and you'll be taken back to your home screen.
Where does this not work?
Whenever I try to download it, it says it's has already been purchased and no additional charge will take effect. Then suddenly just stops downloading, and keeps happening whenever I continue to download it. I am using the same apple account and signed in. This is seriously tapping my brain!
Try this:
Quit all apps: Double tap the Home button and swipe the app preview page up
and
Reset: Hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons and don’t let go until the screen goes dark and the Apple logo appears (no data will be lost)
In addition to quitting and resetting check this list:
iOS: Troubleshooting applications purchased from the App Store
If resetting does not help, back up and restore: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
iPhoto problems. HELP!
