HT201267: Redownload or transfer your iTunes Store purchases from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
Learn about Redownload or transfer your iTunes Store purchases from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
Q: i am not able to transfer games to my pc
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Oct 19, 2015 6:15 AMby turingtest2,A feature introduced with iOS 9 referred to as app thinning or app slicing allows each device to download only the code and resources needed by that device, resulting in smaller downloads and better use of storage on the device. As a consequence the device no longer holds the universal version of the app that could be installed on any device so transferring apps is no longer supported. Hopefully Apple will make some changes to the way this works, but in the meantime you can download past purchases from iTunes and/or enable automatic downloads of app purchases to make sure that iTunes always has the apps that you want on your device. As long as you make sure all apps are present and updated in iTunes before attempting a restore there should be no loss of data.
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Dec 20, 2015 9:43 PMby princew,I have many apps on my computer that are no longer available in the app store. If I were not able to back them up this way then i would essentially loose them forever. On of my backed up apps is a dictionary that cost me $20 and would be money thrown away if I had not physically backed it up on my computer. I can't believe apple is ok with people not having access to apps they have spent quite a lot of money on. Do they plan on refunding people money for apps people have bought when said app is removed from the store? Answer: no
This is unacceptable.
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Dec 21, 2015 3:53 AMby turingtest2,Apps that are stored on your computer are still there and can be transferred to any compatible device. I've explained how you can ensure that any new purchase can be downloaded to your library. Repeat downloads have always been on the proviso that the app hasn't been removed from the store so no change there. If you make your backups at the time of purchase rather than say just before you decide that a restore is order then you're OK. Apple could possibly have done a better job of flagging up the implications of this change, but no, no refunds if you happen to be under-prepared when your device is lost, stolen, or needs restoring.
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