Apps asking for update

on 3rd march I got 4 updates in my appstore namely facebook , flipboard, truecaller and WhatsApp . yesterday I updated all of them but today I got the same request sor the updation(same apps meaning the apps were still having the date of 3rd march and the same reason for updation).so today when I updated them after updation I again got the request for the updation of same apps(having a 3rd march date and same reason for updation).This is happening with me for around 1-2 months as I recently switched to iPhone 5s (it was used by my dad first). So pls help me with this .

iPhone 5s, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Mar 14, 2016 3:55 AM

1 reply

Mar 15, 2016 12:36 PM in response to Community User

Hi shivamdevgan,

I understand you have some apps that are not updating on your iPhone 5s. Did your Dad erase the iPhone when he gave it to you? Are you using a different Apple ID than he had? First, try signing out of the iTunes Store and restarting your iPhone 5s. Then try updating one app at a time instead of all of them at once. If the issue persists, backup the iPhone, then delete the apps and redownload them. The resources below will provide some additional information.


What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Delete music, movies, apps, and other content from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Delete an app

  1. Press and hold the app until it jiggles.
  2. Tap the User uploaded file in the upper-left corner to delete.

You might be asked to confirm that you want to delete the app. If you see a pop-up that says, "Deleting [app name] will also delete all of its data," tap Delete.


Download your past purchases

Redownload an app

You can redownload apps on your iPhone or iPod touch, iPad, Mac or PC, or Apple TV (4th generation). You can also redownload some in-app purchases.

On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Open the App Store app.
  2. On an iPhone or iPod touch: Tap Updates, then tap Purchased.
    On an iPad: Tap Purchased.
  3. Scroll to find the app that you want to download.
  4. Tap the Download icon User uploaded file. After the app downloads, you can open it from your Home screen.


Take care,

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