Install an iPhone Application

This article teaches you how to download and install apps on your iPhone.

Steps

Using the App Store on your iPhone

  1. Open the App Store. It's a blue app that contains a white "A" inside a circle.
  2. Find an app. Do so in one of two ways:
    • If you have a specific app in mind, tap Search at the bottom of the screen, then tap the "Search" field at the top of the screen and begin typing the name of the app or a keyword. As you type, apps will be suggested on the screen below the "Search" field.
    • If you'd like to browse for an app, tap Categories at the bottom of the screen, then tap individual categories to explore the available options.
      • Tap Featured at the bottom of the screen to look through an evolving, hand-curated list of apps with innovative features, great design, or trending potential.
      • Tap Top Charts at the bottom of the screen to see the top free and paid apps, in order of popularity.
  3. Tap an app to download. When you see the name or an image of an app you'd like to add to your iPhone, tap to select it.
  4. Tap Details. This allows you to scroll through version notes, screenshots, and learn more about an app before you download it.
  5. Tap Reviews. Here you can read about other users’ experiences with the app. Reviews are a good way to gauge whether or not an app does what it advertises.
    • Tap the Related tab to see a list of apps that are similar to the one you’re presently viewing.
  6. Tap GET to the right of the app. If the app you want to download is a paid app, this blue button will contain the price instead of the word "GET."
  7. Tap INSTALL. It will appear in the same location as the GET button or price.
  8. Tap OPEN. When the app is installed, an icon will be added to your home screen and the INSTALL button will be replaced with a button which says "OPEN." Tapping it launches the app you've just downloaded.

Sync Downloaded Apps with iTunes

  1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable. Once the phone is plugged in, iTunes will automatically launch.
    • This method will help you sync downloaded iPhone apps from your computer to your iPhone.
  2. Open iTunes if it hasn't already launched. The desktop app icon is a round circle that contains a musical note.
  3. Click on Store. It's at the top of the window.
  4. Click on Apps. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  5. Click on iPhone. It's at the top of the screen.
    • This will help ensure that you’re only downloading apps that will actually run on your iPhone.
  6. Select a category from the “All Categories” drop-down. This is one of two ways to find an app to download. Here you’ll find a list of categories that group apps by theme or function. Click on your desired app type to browse what’s available.
    • Explore “Productivity” if you’re looking for apps for note-taking, list-making, and saving time.
    • View the “News” category if you’re looking for an apps from your favorite news sites.
    • See “Photography” for camera apps and photo-editing tools.
  7. Type an app name or keyword into the search field at the top right corner of the screen. This is the second way to locate an app in the iTunes store.
  8. Press ⏎ Return when finished.
    • If you’re looking for a word game but don’t know the name of an app, try typing "word game."
    • Type an app developer’s name (such as Zynga or Google) to view their selection of apps.
    • Double-check your spelling if you don’t see any search results.
  9. Click on the name of an app to read its details. Whether you found an app by browsing categories or performing a search, click the app’s name to read a brief description (written by the developer) of what the app does.
  10. Click on Ratings and Reviews. People who download apps often write reviews to either praise an app or warn potential users of issues.
    • Read several customer reviews to get a sense of whether or not the app will fit your needs.
  11. Click on GET. If it's a paid app, the button will display the price rather than the word "GET."
    • If prompted, enter your Apple ID and/or password.
  12. Click on the iPhone icon at the top of the screen.
  13. Click on Apps.[1] This displays a screen that lists your apps.
  14. Click on Install. Click the button next to the app you want to copy to your iPhone.
  15. Click on Apply. It's in the lower-right corner of the window. Now the app will be installed onto your iPhone.

Reinstalling Deleted iPhone Apps

  1. Open the App Store.[2] If you want to reinstall an app you previously deleted, you can do so right from your iPhone.
    • If you deleted an app you paid for in the past, you won’t have to pay for it again.
    • Reinstalling a deleted app will not usually recover your old app preferences and data—just the app itself.
  2. Tap Updates. It's at the bottom of the App Store screen. This launches a list of currently-installed apps that have updates available for download.
  3. Tap Purchased. It's at the top of the screen. Now you’ll see a list of every app you’ve ever downloaded (free and paid).
  4. Tap Not on This iPhone. This list only shows apps that you downloaded in the past but are not currently on the phone.
  5. Locate the app you wish to re-install. You may have to scroll down through the list in order to find it, or type its name in the search field.
  6. Tap the cloud icon next to the app name. The installation process will begin and you won’t be prompted to re-enter any payment details. When the app has installed, an icon will be added to your home screen for quick access.

Installing Unauthorized Apps with Mojo

  1. Go to mojoinstaller.co in your iPhone’s web browser. Mojo allows you to install apps that aren’t on the App Store, such as unauthorized video game emulators and system configuration apps.
    • Mojo is known to be buggy, but it’s presently the only solution that works on current versions of iOS other than jailbreaking the phone.
    • This method should only be attempted by advanced users.
  2. Tap Install directly from you iDevice. It's a blue button near the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap Build Custom Profile.[3] This will tell Mojo what type of iPhone you have, then send you to the “Install Profile” screen in the iPhone Settings app.
  4. Tap Install. It's in the top right corner of the “Install Profile” screen. If your phone is locked by a passcode, you’ll be asked to enter it now. Once you’ve tapped “Install,” the screen will switch back to the web browser.
  5. Tap Install Mojo. This will launch yet another instance of the Settings app, with another “Install Profile” screen. While it all may seem redundant, it’s necessary for installation.
  6. Tap Install. If you’re prompted to enter a passcode, type it into the provided field. If you see a “Warning” screen that says “The profile is not signed,” tap “Install” once more.
  7. Tap Done. The installation is now complete, and there’s now a Mojo icon on the desktop.
  8. Launch the Mojo app from the Home screen. Return to your home screen and tap the Mojo icon to launch the program.
  9. Tap Sources. It's in the menu at the bottom of the screen. Mojo has their own version of an app store, which you can browse similarly to the official App Store.
  10. Tap Official Mojo Repository to browse through the apps. You can scroll through the list of apps available for download, or perform a search by typing an app name in the search box at the top of the screen.
  11. Tap the name of an app to view its details. Much like the App Store, you can view additional details about the app by tapping it on the screen.
  12. Tap Install. This will launch a confirmation dialog, asking you if you want to install the app.
  13. Tap Install. This time, the app will begin to download and install to your iPhone. Note that this first attempt at installation typically fails. Click “Retry” if/when you see the error message. You may be pressing this button several times before the app installs.
  14. Press the home button. It's the round button on the face of your iPhone below the screen.
  15. Open your iPhone's Settings. It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically located on your home screen.
  16. Scroll down and tap General.
  17. Scroll down and tap Date & Time. It's near the bottom of the menu.
  18. Slide "Set Automatically" to the "Off" position. It will turn white.
  19. Tap the date and time. It is below the time zone.
  20. Scroll down on the date. Do so until you reach a date in 2012.

This is currently necessary to run apps installed by Mojo, but check the developer’s website frequently for updates.

Tips

  • Use Siri to download an app for you by saying “Siri, get [app name].”

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/kb/PH19460?locale=en_US
  2. ↑ http://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-restore-deleted-apps-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch/
  3. ↑ http://www.redmondpie.com/ios-9.3.1-jailbreak-alternative-install-mojo-without-jailbreak-cydia-like-installer/
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