Ipad updates unable to download apps

Prioritise the download From the Home screen, touch and hold the app. Restart your device Restart your iPhone or restart your iPad. Then check if you can download or update apps. Published Date: October 13, Yes No. Character limit: I've also selected to update about 13 apps however these are not updating either. They just sit there as black icons and eventually get a message ' unable to download apps.

Could not be downloaded at this time. I tried rebooting, but want to know if it's an issue with the Australian servers rather than my devices. Posted on Mar 10, PM. Page content loaded. Mar 12, AM in response to mcouldrey In response to mcouldrey.

If you are not able to download applications or software updates on your iPad and iPad mini, start with the steps in the " Troubleshoot issues on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch " section of this article:. Mar 12, AM. I have been running around in circles for hours and not getting anywhere. Fix possible server failure. When upgrading or downloading applications, the iPad will interact with Apple's servers.

If the date or time of the device is inconsistent with that of the server, the application cannot be downloaded. The solution is as follows: 1 On the Home screen of the device, click the "Settings" app. Log in to the Apple ID again. Invalid Apple ID will cause app download interruption. To fix this problem, you need to log in to your account again.

Lift other possible restrictions. This will clear the cache. The time it takes to download the update varies according to the size of the update and your Internet speed. You can use your device normally while downloading the update, and your device will notify you when you can install it. To improve the speed of the download, avoid downloading other content and use a Wi-Fi network if you can.

An error occurred while checking for a software update. Try updating your device again using the same network. If you still see one of these messages, try updating your device using another network or update your device with your computer. If the issue happens again after trying to update with multiple networks, remove the update. If you're installing the update, the progress bar might appear to move slowly.