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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. | 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 == | == Steps == | ||
=== Installing New Apps === | === Installing New Apps === | ||
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#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. | #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. | #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".<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204266</ref> | + | #*For paid apps, tap the price, then tap "BUY".<ref name="rf1">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204266</ref> |
#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. | #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 [http://www.wikihow.com/Create-an-Apple-ID-on-an-iPhone create one now]. | #*If you don't have an Apple ID, you'll need to [http://www.wikihow.com/Create-an-Apple-ID-on-an-iPhone create one now]. | ||
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=== Installing Apps from iCloud === | === 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.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201272</ref> | + | #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.<ref name="rf2">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201272</ref> |
#*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. | #*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 the "Updates" tab in the bottom right corner. This will take you to the app update page. | ||
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#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. | #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. | #*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.<ref | + | #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.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Tap "Open" to open your app directly. The "Open" option becomes available when your app finishes downloading. | #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. | #*You can also exit the App Store and access the app from your home page. | ||
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#Tap the "Updates" tab in the bottom right corner. This will take you to the app update page. | #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. | #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.<ref>http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/58824/update-ios-apps-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch/</ref> | + | #Tap "Update All" in the top right corner. Your apps will begin updating.<ref name="rf3">http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/58824/update-ios-apps-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch/</ref> |
#*You can also tap "Update" to the right of each app individually. | #*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. | #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. | ||
