My iphone wont download apps

This subreddit is not affiliated with Apple. Official iPhone Discord Server. My iPhone 5 won't update existing apps or download new ones anymore. I have downloaded the app before and then deleted by accedent but now it won't download at all and has a little cloud symbol instead of an install symbol. I know my answer might be late for you, but maybe it can help somebody else. Choose any new app and try to install that. With any luck the frozen app will start downloading too.

This is how it got sorted on my side today. Hope it helps. I switched off the iCloud Drive and reinstalled from the Applestore the app which was still showing the cloud icon. It worked because it showed the latest update instead of the old one which had not changed when the app opened. I did this and it fixed everything.

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You may be able to fix it by updating the iOS. You can try this if you own iPhone 6s or later models. Press the app from the Home screen. Do you have a valid payment method on file in your Apple ID? To update your payment method: Tap on the payment method, which you want to change and edit the information.

It may seem unlikely, but true. Wrong date and time settings on your iPhone can affect app download on App Store. Have you turn on iOS restriction, which restricts apps download?

If yes, turn it off to install apps. One of the reasons for apps not downloading from App Store can be the settings of your iOS device.

This may resolve apps download problem. Note: Reset All Settings will remove and set to default a ll the device settings including network settings, location settings, keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, privacy settings. Try this if you have an issue when you update or download apps from the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

If a blue account button appears at the top of the App Store, you might not be signed in. Tap it and sign in with your Apple ID. Learn what to do if you forgot your password. Learn what to do if you can't open the App Store. In the App Store, try to update the app manually. You might need to have a payment method on file, even if the app that you want to download is free.

See what payment method you have on file and make sure that it isn't expired, declined, or failed.