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App names showing up as com.apple.mobile installation after app update.

I am running iOS 10 on an iPhone 6s Plus. Recently several apps have needed updates, but when they are finished updating their name changes from "Chrome" or "Netflix" to "com.apple.mobileinstallation". This shows up on the home screen, as well as in spotlight search results. Spotlight does, however, still return the correct app when I search for "Netflix" but still with the incorrect name. Has this happened to anyone else? How do I fix it and keep it from happening?

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Posted on Nov 3, 2016 6:51 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2017 3:08 PM

Hi,

I had this. I tried to delete the apps and it kind of just froze them out, wouldn't let me do anything.


But. I restarted my phone, signed into my Apple ID on the web browser and when I came out again the apps were back but fully working with proper names and logos.


I'm not 100% which part of this made it work but it is something for you to try?

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App names showing up as com.apple.mobile installation after app update.

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