Install Apps On an iPad
The iPad has a wide array of apps available for download from the App Store, with is a default program on all iOS products. After tapping the App Store app to open it, you can search for and download new apps, reinstall previously-downloaded apps from iCloud, and update your existing apps from the toolbar at the bottom of the App Store's interface.
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Steps
Installing New Apps
- Tap the App Store icon to open it. The app store is a light blue icon with an encircled "A" made of paint brushes on it; you can usually find it on the home screen, or you can swipe down from the middle of your iPad's screen and type "App Store" into the search bar to find it.
- Any app for iPad or iPhone can be downloaded from the App Store.
- Tap the magnifying glass icon to search for your preferred app. This is in the bottom-screen toolbar. If you don't have a specific app in mind, your other options include the following:
- "Featured", which shows you apps selected by Apple.
- "Top Charts", which shows the most popular apps of all time.
- "Explore", which allows you to browse apps by alphabetically-listed category (e.g., "Books", "Education", "Games").
- Type the name of your desired app into the search bar, then tap "Search". "Search" is the blue button in the bottom right corner of your keyboard.
- Review your results. Scroll down to view apps related to your inquiry, or tap an app to view its rating, reviews, and description. Once you settle on an app, you can continue.
- Tap the "GET" button next to the app's name, then tap "INSTALL". This will begin the installation process.
- For paid apps, tap the price, then tap "BUY".
- Enter your Apple ID password if prompted to do so. This is the password you use with your Apple ID email address. You normally only have to do this if purchasing an app--free apps simply download.
- If you don't have an Apple ID, you'll need to create one now.
- If you're paying for an app, you will need to enter your payment information before it begins downloading. Follow the steps on your screen to do so.
- Tap "Open" to open your app directly. The "Open" option becomes available when your app finishes downloading.
- You can also exit the App Store and access the app from your home page.
- Depending on how many apps you have, the new app may be installed several swipes right of your iPad's home page.
- Enjoy your new app. You have successfully installed a new app on your iPad!
Installing Apps from iCloud
- Tap the App Store icon to open it. The App Store is linked to your iCloud account, allowing it to keep track of your downloads; this way, you can re-install any app you've downloaded on an iPhone or similar iPad with the same iCloud information.
- The app store is a light blue icon with an encircled "A" made of paint brushes on it; you can usually find it on the home screen, or you can swipe down from the middle of your iPad's screen and type "App Store" into the search bar to find it.
- Tap the "Updates" tab in the bottom right corner. This will take you to the app update page.
- Tap "Purchases" at the top of the screen. You'll find your app library here.
- Scroll through your apps until you find the one you want. This is a comprehensive list of every app you've ever downloaded on the current iCloud account.
- You can also tap "Not on This iPad" to view previously-downloaded apps.
- Tap the cloud icon with a downward-facing arrow to the right of your app. This will prompt the app to download to your home screen.
- Tap "Open" to open your app directly. The "Open" option becomes available when your app finishes downloading.
- You can also exit the App Store and access the app from your home page.
- Depending on how many apps you have, the new app may be installed several swipes right of your iPad's home page.
- Enjoy your app. You have successfully installed an app from iCloud!
Updating Installed Apps
- Tap the App Store icon to open it. Usually, apps will automatically update, but you can manually prompt the process yourself.
- -The app store is a light blue icon with an encircled "A" made of paint brushes on it; you can usually find it on the home screen, or you can swipe down from the middle of your iPad's screen and type "App Store" into the search bar to find it.
- Tap the "Updates" tab in the bottom right corner. This will take you to the app update page.
- Review your apps that need updating. Although most apps can function well without the micro-updates that publishers put out, you should try to keep your apps up to date as often as possible for best results.
- Tap "Update All" in the top right corner. Your apps will begin updating.
- You can also tap "Update" to the right of each app individually.
- Wait for your apps to finish updating. This may take several minutes depending on your network connection strength, the number of apps you're updating, and the size of your apps.
Tips
- This process also works for any iOS device (e.g., iPhone, iPod Touch).
- If you want a new app in a specific category but don't have the app's name, type pertinent keywords into the search bar. You'll find a relevant app in no time.
- If you accidentally install an app you don't want, you can delete it by holding your finger down on the app until it starts shaking, then tapping the "X" in the top left corner of the app.
- You can download iPhone-only apps on the iPad; however, the screen size of the app will be optimized for iPhone, so it will appear smaller on your screen or, in some cases, have poor visual quality.
Warnings
- Don't carelessly download apps. Your device can run out of storage for more.
- Read your apps' descriptions and reviews before downloading, especially when you have to pay for them.
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