Getting your first iPhone or iPad is just the beginning. Thousands of developers have made over a million apps and games that can totally transform the device your holding in your hands. With each new app it can become your constant Facebook friend, your gateway to Snapchat, a tool to learn new languages, a way to brush up on math or science, your ticket to car services, a personal scanner, a way to edit documents on the go and, of course, an incredible portable gaming console. All you need to do is get started!
Apple's iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad connect wirelessly to the Internet. Whenever you are in an area with Wi-Fi, you can download apps directly from the App Store to your mobile device. In 2017, Apple removed the option to download and install apps using iTunes on a computer. Following user complaints, Apple made available an older version of iTunes that users can download and use on their Macs and 32-bit or 64-bit PCs.
How to search for apps in the App Store
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Though the App Store is getting a facelift with iOS 11, you still search for apps the exact same way:
- Launch the App Store.
- Tap the magnifying glass on the bottom right of your screen.
Type in your search query and tap the search button.
And away you go.
How to download apps and games from the App Store
Once you've searched for the app you want, it's time to download and install it.
- Tap the app or game you wish to purchase or download for free.
- Tap Get if it is free, or the price of the app if it is paid.
Place your finger on the Home button to activate Touch ID
How to update apps on iPhone and iPad
- Open the App Store app.
- Tap Updates on the bottom of the screen.
Tap the Update button next to an app or game that needs to be updated.
How to search for apps and games in the App Store in iOS 10 and older
The first thing you need to do is find the apps and games you want to add to your collection.
- Open the App Store app.
- Tap the Search icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Enter the app name that you are looking for.
Tap Search on your keyboard.
Search by Top Charts
You can also just browse the app store for interesting apps. One way to find popular apps is by tapping Top Charts at the bottom of the screen, which shows a list of the top Paid, Free, and Grossing apps in the App Store.
Search by category
You can find trending and spotlighted apps by selecting a specific category. Tap Categories in the upper left corner of the App Store screen. Then, select a category to view popular and noted apps within it.
How to download apps and games from the App Store in iOS 10 and older
OK, So, you've found the perfect app or game, or maybe you just found something that looks interesting. Now it's time to download and install it on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap the app or game you wish to purchase or download for free.
- Tap Get if it is free, or the price of the app if it is paid.
Tap Install or Buy when the icon switches.
- Enter your Password or use Touch ID when prompted.
- Wait for the download to finish.
Press the Home button to go back to your device's Home screen.
Once the app or game download and installation is complete, it will appear on your Home screen. Tap it to open and begin using it.
How to update apps and games from the App Store
After a short time in the Apple ecosystem, you'll discover that a lot of apps and games get regular updates. Sometimes, they are fixing bugs and glitches, other times, they are adding new content. You can find out about apps that need updating in the App Store app.
- Open the App Store app.
- Tap Updates on the bottom of the screen.
Tap the Update button next to an app or game that needs to be updated.
The update works similar to downloading a new app or game. It will download and install onto your iPhone or iPad. When the installation is complete, you can tap the app or game to open and use it.
How to automatically download apps and games you buy on one device onto others
If you own more than one Apple device, like an iPhone and an iPad, or an iPad and an iPod touch, or all three, you can automatically download apps and games onto all of them if they are all under the same Apple ID. Well, you can't download iPad-only apps onto an iPhone or iPod touch, but that is the only restriction.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap iTunes & App Store.
Under Automatic Downloads, tap Apps to toggle the switch on.
You can also turn on automatic downloads for music, iBooks, and audiobooks the same way.
How to automatically install apps and game updates
Apple gives you the option to have app updates take place automatically. That way, you don't have to keep checking to see what needs an update.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap iTunes & App Store.
Under automatic downloads, tap Updates to toggle the switch on.
When enabled, app updates will automatically take place every day.
How to disable app updates over cellular
If you have concerns about using up too much of your cellular data, it is a very good idea to disable downloading updates over cellular, especially if you have automatic updates turned on.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap iTunes & App Store.
Tap Use Cellular Data to toggle the switch off.
Anything else?
Do you have any questions about downloading apps and games from the App Store? If so, let us know in the comments section.
Updated October 2017: Updated with new steps for iOS 11.
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'This Apple ID has not been yet been used before in the iTunes Store. Tap review to sign in, then review your account information.'
I keep getting this message when I try to install free apps from App Store. I don't want to give my account info until I actually purchase something.
Can I not download free apps until I provide my account information? My email verification is complete. I'm using an iPhone 3GS logged in to my iTunes account.
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This is by design. Apple requires you to set up an account even for free purchases (except podcasts).
In the past, you could set up a free account in iCloud and get away with not entering information, but now the security is getting beefed up.
You may be asked for three security questions and to re-verify your account periodically. The passwords are now more strict in needing a mix of case and numbers where you used to be able to choose a simpler password for your Apple ID.
There are cases where the device is not working properly and you keep getting this verification error, but in the case you describe it is now mandatory to enter more information when setting up your account initially.
The App Store requires you to have a valid Apple ID (normally an e-mail address) in order to download any content from there.
However, you do not need to add payment methods when following this guide:
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