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Rearranging apps in iTunes 12.7

Now that the "apps" tab is gone under the device syncing pages in iTunes 12.7, how are we supposed to rearrange screens, add screens, move apps from one to the other and do those maintenance tasks we sometimes need to do? When I buy a new app, how do I make it go on the screen I want to put it on?

From here, it looks like an uninformed decision.

Only getting app updates by paying through our data plan? I don't even have data connectivity on my iPad to connect to them directly. No more updates for my iPad?

We just got our power on after Hurricane Irma. Having to download anything over the air was highly unlikely. The LTE internet connection hardly worked at all, since everyone lost their home internet connection and went over to their phones.

iPhone 6s, iOS 10.3.3, iTunes 12.7.0.166

Posted on Sep 13, 2017 1:25 PM

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javaliga

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Posted on Sep 15, 2017 10:53 AM

As far as rearranging apps on the device screen, you can do it directly on your device the "old fashioned way" (which is actually the newer way) by pressing on the icon until it starts to wiggle and then move it (or delete it by tapping the x in the corner). When finished, tap the home button

How to move apps and create folders on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

As far as downloading apps goes, it looks like you do indeed have to that for each device.

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turingtest2

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Nov 30, 2017 10:41 AM in response to Marco_Guy

I'm thinking of Windows' display settings that may be in use on a larger monitor to stop it showing text that is too small to read.

tt2

Nov 30, 2017 12:21 PM in response to turingtest2

Again, not that I'm aware of. Any tips on where/what to check?

turingtest2

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Nov 30, 2017 12:29 PM in response to Marco_Guy

Control Panel > Display.

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turingtest2

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Nov 30, 2017 4:45 PM in response to Marco_Guy

You're welcome. 🙂

tt2

Dec 3, 2017 10:02 AM in response to turingtest2

Thanks, yes. I'm aware of this. It is still immeasurably inferior to just using iTunes though. Turns a 5 minute job into a 20 minute job.

Dec 3, 2017 10:05 AM in response to LordBrixton

Infact – because it keeps trying to put apps into folders as I move between screens it is a total mess. Whoever need this needs to go back to UX school.

lkolin

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Dec 24, 2017 3:22 AM in response to CFLBob

I can’t even see hundreds of apps on device to move them due to limited screen pages iOS gives you. Ever figure out how to move and organize icons on a computer like old iTunes?

Jan 27, 2018 9:17 AM in response to CFLBob

Yes, no app tab 12.7.3.46

Feb 10, 2018 12:33 PM in response to CFLBob

This is b.s.

Mar 9, 2018 9:32 PM in response to lloyd1981

I agree, and I hope they will take our requests seriously. It's MUCH easier to use our computers to manage files.....APPLE HELP!

Apr 18, 2018 10:05 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

I love that there's an app to accomplish this. Do you know if there's a Windows version?

Apr 27, 2018 7:57 AM in response to tdplant

Yes, I agree.... Pretty please PLEASE with a cherry on top.

Apr 7, 2018 11:39 AM in response to Clayton King

Clayton King wrote:

The program has become progressively more and more counter intuitive,

Which is probably why Apple removed the app management features. They don't belong in a music playing application. iTunes has become increasingly bloated.

It is often very difficult to find apps in groups on your device, then holding them down and moving the edge of the screen, often overshooting your destination. It's cumbersome at very best.

A matter of personal opinion, of course.

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