How to Download Previously Purchased Apps on an iPhone
Open the App Store app., Tap Updates., Tap Purchased., Tap My Purchases., Tap Not on This iPhone., Tap a "download" icon., Open Settings., Scroll down and tap iTunes & App Store., Slide "Apps" to the "On" position.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the App Store app.
It's a blue app that contains a white "A" inside a white circle. -
Step 2: Tap Updates.
It's a rectangle icon that contains a downward-pointing arrow in the lower-right corner of the screen. , It's at the top of the screen.
If prompted, enter your Apple ID and/or password. , It's at the top of the screen. , It's in the upper-right.
A list of all the apps that you've purchased with your Apple ID, but are not currently on your iPhone, will be displayed.
Apps are listed in the order that you purchased them, with the most recent at the top. , Find an app you want to download and tap the cloud icon with the downward-pointing arrow that's next to it.
The app will begin downloading.
You can download multiple apps at the same time. , It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically located on your home screen. , It's next a to blue icon with the App Store logo.
Your Apple ID will be displayed at the top of the screen.
If you're not already signed in, tap Sign In at the top of the screen, then enter your Apple ID and password, and tap Sign In.
If the wrong Apple ID is displayed, tap it, then tap Sign Out and sign in with the correct Apple ID. , It's in the "AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS" section and will turn green when enabled.
Any apps you purchase or download on other devices, using the same Apple ID, will now automatically download to your iPhone. -
Step 3: Tap Purchased.
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Step 4: Tap My Purchases.
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Step 5: Tap Not on This iPhone.
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Step 6: Tap a "download" icon.
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Step 7: Open Settings.
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Step 8: Scroll down and tap iTunes & App Store.
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Step 9: Slide "Apps" to the "On" position.
Detailed Guide
It's a blue app that contains a white "A" inside a white circle.
It's a rectangle icon that contains a downward-pointing arrow in the lower-right corner of the screen. , It's at the top of the screen.
If prompted, enter your Apple ID and/or password. , It's at the top of the screen. , It's in the upper-right.
A list of all the apps that you've purchased with your Apple ID, but are not currently on your iPhone, will be displayed.
Apps are listed in the order that you purchased them, with the most recent at the top. , Find an app you want to download and tap the cloud icon with the downward-pointing arrow that's next to it.
The app will begin downloading.
You can download multiple apps at the same time. , It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically located on your home screen. , It's next a to blue icon with the App Store logo.
Your Apple ID will be displayed at the top of the screen.
If you're not already signed in, tap Sign In at the top of the screen, then enter your Apple ID and password, and tap Sign In.
If the wrong Apple ID is displayed, tap it, then tap Sign Out and sign in with the correct Apple ID. , It's in the "AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS" section and will turn green when enabled.
Any apps you purchase or download on other devices, using the same Apple ID, will now automatically download to your iPhone.
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