TomFoto
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Q: How to download an app to USB Disk and then install it from there ?

I want to download an app from itunes store from a windows computer,  save to USB disk and then install on my iPad. Please gibve me a hint wether this is possible. Thanks!

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Posted on Apr 29, 2016 5:32 AM

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TomFoto

Q: How to download an app to USB Disk and then install it from there ?

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  • by LACAllen,Helpful

    LACAllen LACAllen Apr 29, 2016 8:17 AM in response to TomFoto
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    Apr 29, 2016 8:17 AM in response to TomFoto

    No, it's not. Over the air or via iTunes only.

  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Apr 29, 2016 6:54 AM in response to TomFoto
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    Apr 29, 2016 6:54 AM in response to TomFoto

    Sorry, you can't do it.  But if you can download it from a Windows compute, why can't you sync it to the iPad, or even download it directly to it?

  • by TomFoto,

    TomFoto TomFoto Apr 29, 2016 8:31 AM in response to Phil0124
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    Apr 29, 2016 8:31 AM in response to Phil0124

    Thanks for your answer!

    I'm a newbe in the apple world and not used not to have an inst source on a local disk as is in the Windows world. In addition the destination iPAD is not mine, I just want to help a friend with provision of a free app on his device. And he does not want to deal with annoying iTunes registration process asking to enter personal data just to allow to download a free software.

    I will discard my approach now and will not try to get the app installed on that device.

    br

  • by ShagCA,

    ShagCA ShagCA Apr 29, 2016 8:33 AM in response to TomFoto
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    Apr 29, 2016 8:33 AM in response to TomFoto

    TomFoto wrote:

     

    And he does not want to deal with annoying iTunes registration process asking to enter personal data just to allow to download a free software.

    What registration process? I have been downloading and installing iTunes over 10 years and never registered once.

  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Apr 29, 2016 8:40 AM in response to TomFoto
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    Apr 29, 2016 8:40 AM in response to TomFoto

    Without an itunes account, the iPad will be essentially useless. As most things require an account. Including, the itunes Store, the App Store, iCloud, messages, Facetime, etc...  In fact, they would have needed to create an account when setting up the iPad. you cannot set it up without one.

     

    If this was a second hand iPad and it is still using the previous owner's account, that can cause a lot of issues later on.

    iCloud: Activation Lock

     

    Your friend can create an apple Id without having to provide credit card details if that is what they want.

     

    Create an iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store account without a credit card or other payment method - Apple Suppor…

     

    Creating an account is quick and easy. Not sure what registration process they would be wary of.

     

    Also if they don't have an iTunes account, and you were to install an App using an iTunes account of your own, the app would forever require your account to update.

     

    Unlike a Windows computer, all software on an iPad is licensed for use to a specific iTunes account. unfortunately it is simply not possible to have an iPad without an iTunes account.