AMCarter3 Author

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Where are my apps in the new iTunes?

iTunes seem to have update itself and now my Apps have disappeared. Where are my apps in the new iTunes (v 12.7.0.166)?

MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014), OS X Yosemite (10.10.1), 16 GB Ram; 480 GB SSD

Posted on Sep 13, 2017 5:00 PM

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turingtest2

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Posted on Sep 14, 2017 8:13 AM

The idea is that all app management takes place on the device. If you have any apps that are no longer in the store that you want to put on your device these will still be in the old Mobile Applications folder and can be manually dragged & dropped to the device. Likewise with ringtones.

From Manually manage content on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iTunes - Apple Support:

Manually add items from your computer

If you have media on your computer that you can't redownload from the App Store or iTunes Store directly on your iOS device, such as custom ringtones or iOS apps, you can drag and drop the media from your computer to your iOS device using iTunes.

Connect your device to your computer.
Open iTunes. Make sure that you have the latest version.
On your computer, find the item you want to add to your device. If you're looking for Apps, Tones, or Books (for Windows) that previously appeared in your iTunes library, you can find them in your iTunes media folder.
Drag the item from your computer to your iOS device in the left sidebar of iTunes.

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ymm424

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Jun 30, 2018 3:32 PM in response to AMCarter3

NOT ONLY CAN I NOT FIND AND MANAGE MY APPS ON MY COMPUTER, I AM FRUSTRATED WITH KNOWING WHAT APPS I'VE ACCUMULATED OVER THE YEARS AND WHICH ONES NEED TO BE UPDATED. Prior to this mess all I had to do was plug my phone/ipad to my computer and everything occurred automatically. I thought I was just being dumb but I see many others dislike this as well.

How exactly does this IMPROVE anything?

Siirubia

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Oct 6, 2017 7:10 AM in response to AMCarter3

thank you AM!! your replies where very helpfull, I will use that site from now on

turingtest2

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Oct 9, 2017 7:41 AM in response to vintageATCO

Drag straight to the device where it appears in the iTunes sidebar. iTunes and/or the device will handle adding it to the correct area.

tt2

Oct 9, 2017 7:44 AM in response to turingtest2

OK, thanks

turingtest2

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Oct 9, 2017 8:00 AM in response to vintageATCO

You're welcome. 🙂

tt2

Oct 17, 2017 9:55 PM in response to AMCarter3

Apple,

Please just put the apps back into iTunes.

It's natural, understandable, and most importantly, it's where I want to manage my apps from.

Thank you.

Oct 18, 2017 11:46 PM in response to Milqi

Well said, Milqi. I could not agree more.

Oct 18, 2017 11:51 PM in response to Milqi

Thank you Milqi !!

I call this DOWNgrade 😟

Skip H

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Oct 21, 2017 1:24 PM in response to AMCarter3

Agree - what a bad idea; taking the apps out of iTunes makes it a lot harder to manage multiple devices from one desktop Mac.

Nov 6, 2017 5:16 PM in response to AMCarter3

I'm a life long fan, but Apple is begging me to go to Android and Windows. Arrogant and thoughtless.

Nov 13, 2017 12:33 PM in response to giorgio789

Are you kidding me? I LITERALLY would never have bought a new iPhone if I had known they removed the CRITICAL function.

Nov 17, 2017 12:57 AM in response to AMCarter3

I have left feedback at the Apple Feedback page. I found the old iTunes app management really useful. I love Apple products but find this change a step backwards.

Nov 17, 2017 1:00 AM in response to Davee1966

I am the same. Love Apple products but this change seems to be a step backwards.

Nov 17, 2017 1:11 AM in response to turingtest2

I cannot find the section in the itunes library where the apps are stored. Can you help?

AMCarter3 Author

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Nov 17, 2017 4:35 AM in response to turingtest2

This has been mentioned before and it is true. However, it is NOT a substitute for being able to manage your iOS apps.

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Where are my apps in the new iTunes?