Cant download new apps on iphone 8

If a blue account button has appeared at the top of the App Store, you may not be signed in. Tap it and sign in with your Apple ID. Find out what to do if you've forgotten your password. Find out what to do if you can't open the App Store. Annoying but I can now download new apps on my iPhone 8 Plus. Nov 19, PM. I experienced similar problem. What I did was upgrade my iPhone 8 to the latest system and reset everything and it works! Nov 21, PM.

Thank you!!! I have the same problem and I spent hours at the apple store trying to sort this out. It happened on a new iPhone 8 that was replaced since the "geniuses" at the Apple store thought it was a phone problem. I had to go through two total resets and with the last one I could download 2 apps and then it stopped downloading.

I followed Nyanseii advice and disabled touchID for the App store and now I can finally download apps, except I have to type my appleID password every time, which is annoying but at least it works: Nyanseii, you are a genius!! Apple, this is a BUG! Please fix it. Nov 27, PM. Nov 29, PM. Dec 1, PM. Dec 26, AM. Communities Get Support. Open the App Store and sign in If a blue account button appears at the top of the App Store, you might not be signed in.

Manually update the app In the App Store, try to update the app manually. Check your payment method You might need to have a payment method on file, even if the app that you want to download is free.

Prioritize the download From the Home Screen, touch and hold the app. Restart your device Restart your iPhone or restart your iPad. Fix 2. Fix 3. Delete and Restart the App Download If the app fails to download or update, you can try deleting the app and reinstall directly. Fix 4. Fix 5.

Fix 6. Fix 7. Fix 8. Sign in to other Apple IDs you've used, following the instructions in step 6 above. Get help from Apple. If you tried all these steps and your iPhone still won't download apps, you need help from the experts at Apple. You can get online or phone support at the Apple website , or make an appointment at the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store for in-person help. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data.

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