apps on a ipod touch 5th gen need updates but when you try to update them it just opens the app

What I have noticed is that all my apps are already updated. The header for each section says "Updated on <the date it was updated>". So I have the most recent app. The issue just appears to be that the button says "Update" instead of "Open". No biggie. Eventually that will be fixed, but I thought I wasn't able to update the apps. Turns out that is not the case.

Great. I tried to hit the name of the app instead of the update button. Came to the description of the app and then hit update. It updates all fine, but now I have been charged 100$ for updating all my apps. Way to go Apple.

This bug with updating apps from description page always exist for me, I've got charged once a long time ago "appstore updating page bug"

I recommend to update your apps with automatic updating, and disable it when you don't use it. The best way for me to update since this appstore bug...

Now we know Apple is watching this forum Belinda, when can we expect acknowlegement and a FIX, for the stuff up from Apple? It's not some random 'bug' that suddenly showed up, it was a bungle sent to our iOS systems by Apple. If this is just ignored, then we would be correct in assuming it was a deliberate ploy to force into iOS 8, which is still in beta. How to keep loyal customers?

Just to save a step in CyberMac's suggestion.

While in the update window, instead of going and searching for the app, just tap the app icon (details will open), then tap the icon again (takes you to the application page).The icon to the right will still have 'Update' on it, but this time it will actually work.

Seemed easier than searching for it, all the best!

Hi IshanAlma, I wish that would work on the iPad Air, but it does not take me anywhere when I tap on the app icon details (seems for ipod, iphone that it does), so I need to do the extra step to get any where. Cheers 🙂

Same here with 7.0.6

I have another workaround that does not necessitate to use the search function:

on the list of apps to update, tap on the app to see the description and once all the info is loaded, tap "update". It will ask you for your password and download will start.

Looking forward to seeing a more permanent solution.

I'm on:

IpT5, 32 GB

ios 7.0.4

NOT jailbroken

I had to use the workaround of tapping on the name of the app in the list of apps in the AppStore, then tapping on Update button when the individual app gets brought up to fill the entire screen.

It's frustrating, but at least there's a workaround. If no workaround, I'd be ****** too!

Hi ...

Make sure she is signed in to the iTunes & App Stores using the same Apple ID used to originally download the apps.

Tap Settings > iTunes & App Store > Apple ID

Thank you IamScavenger.

I'm having the same problem with my iphone 5s on 7.0.6 and my ipad mini Lso on iOS 7 something. But I can confirm that IamScavenger's approach works for me.

davidp72 wrote:

the ipod isnt jailbroken and it's running ios 7.0

That's a good thing. Don't take advice from those with jailbroken devices as their devices function differently than yours.