Apps not updating just showing as waiting

Apps are not updating or downloading just showing as waiting.

See if any of these things help.
Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.
Make sure that you do not have a stalled download in iTunes - a song or podcast .... if you have a download in there that did not finish, complete that one first. Only one thing can download at a time on the iPad so that could be what is causing the problem.
If that doesn't work - sign out of your account, restart the iPad and then sign in again.
Settings>iTunes & App Store>Apple ID. Tap your ID and sign out. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
Go back to Settings>iTunes & App Store>Sign in and then try to update again. Tap one waiting icon only if necessary to start the download stream.
You can also try deleting the waiting icons - tap and hold down on an icon until it wiggles - the tap the X on the icon to delete it. Then try to download again.
You can try resetting all settings. Settings>General>Reset>Reset All Settings. You will have to enter all of your device settings again.... All of the settings in the settings app will have to be re-entered.
If all else fails, download the updates or the apps in iTunes on your computer and then sync the content to your iPad.

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I saw that large thread that was started months ago about apps not updating, getting hung up on "Waiting" then saying "App X could not be updated at this time. Done? Retry?" and no matter what you select, you cannot update or even use that app.
Has this still not been fixed? People were posting about this issue 5+ months ago. Do I really need to download some 3rd party software like iExplore to fix this?
I tried all the basic things listed in that thread, but I cannot believe Apple hasn't addressed this. Is there some new quick fix I'm missing?

Try tapping the App, so that it changes to Paused instead of Waiting, then tap it again to resume the install.
Also, make sure you don't have any paused downloads in other apps either, like the iTunes Store.
If that doesn't do it, try resetting or restoring the iPhone.

Applications not updating just show icon with line through it but not responding

App Store shows 6 updates available. Clicked on update all and now it is just in a frozen state. The icons for the Apps are dim with the line that is traditionally there when updating, but nothing is happening. If I click on the icons it say Unalbe to Download Application at this time. I have checked and am able to update Apps on my iPhone but not iPad. Any Ideas???

Suzan-
Are you able to access the internet using Safari? If not, you may be having a problem with the iPad's WiFi connection. Try unplugging the WiFi router for a few seconds. Then reset the iPad's network. Go to Settings-General-Reset-Reset Network Settings.
If you are updating Apps from the App Store App on your iPad, you might also try updating by using iTunes on your computer.
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TS3274 My daughters ipad has stopped downloading new apps, we tried to download some new ones this week and they are just showing as "waiting", we deleted all her games to see if it was a memory issue but they are still showing as waiting.

We have tried to download some new free games for my daughter this week, there are three which are just showing as "waiting" and not downloading at all and its been almost a week.
I deleted all her previous games thinking it might somehow free them up but it has not helped.
please help i am getting nagged!

If there are multiple apps trying to download at once, only one can download at a time and the rest say "Waiting" until it is then their turn. Try this. Double tap the icon of the Waiting app, and it should resume the download.
How to Solve the Problem of An iPad App Download Stuck on “Waiting”
http://ipadacademy.com/2012/06/how-to-solve-the-problem-of-an-ipad-app-download- stuck-on-waitinghttp://ipadacademy.com/2012/06/how-to-solve-the-problem-of-an-ipad-app-download- stuck-on-waiting
How To Get Rid Of Your iPad App Download Frozen Problem
http://www.sidelineapple.com/how-to-get-rid-of-your-ipad-app-download-frozen-pro blem-and-not-lose-years-of-your-life-video/http://www.sidelineapple.com/how-to-get-rid-of-your-ipad-app-download-frozen-pro blem-and-not-lose-years-of-your-life-video/
iTunes: How to resume interrupted iTunes Store downloads
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1725http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1725
Another thing to try - Turn the iPad Off & then back ON.
If that doesn't work:
• Log out of your iTunes store account. Go to Settings > Store > Sign Out Then press the Home button.
• Then press and hold the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously and don't release them when it brings up the Turn Off screen; keep holding them until the Apple logo appears.
• After restart, the Waiting should be gone.
 Cheers, Tom

Why do Apps not update after installing iOS6? They just hang there!

WHy do apps not update after installing iOS6?

Each time? every day? Just plain crazy! Updates happen automatically on your mac....why not the same thing on ipad/iphone?
If the app was purchased on my phone with my account, surely they do not need to "verify" my credentials each time. If my phone was stolen and someone purchased a $20 app surely my $300 phone is more important?
They need to come up with e better solution...when we all have hundred or thousands of apps on our devices what then?

TS1702 I'm trying to get free app, but it just show me FREE button without download in iPhone 5

I'm trying to get free app, but it just show me FREE button without download in iPhone 5.
On MacBook PRO in iTunes I have the error:
"Could not purchase "xxxxxx". An unknown error occurred (5002).
There was an error in the iTunes Store. Please try again later."
But I can purchase on iPad throught the same Apple ID

Hi The Magic Tech,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
You may find the steps in this article helpful:
Can't connect to the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1368
If you haven't been able to connect to the iTunes Store, a software conflict or your internet service provider (ISP) may be blocking your access.
Update iTunes to the latest version.
If you have a firewall, your settings may be preventing you from connecting to the iTunes Store. To configure your firewall, please refer to the "Blocked by firewall" section in this article.
You may need to reset your keychain. Connection issues are occasionally caused by keychain issues. Click here to find out how to use Keychain First Aid to resolve any issues with your keychain.
If you are receiving a specific error message you may want to see, the "Specific Conditions and Alert Messages" section in this article as needed.
If the issue still persists, contact your internet service provider and confirm that the ports and servers in this articleare enabled over your network.
All the best,
Jeremy

Ipad mini apps not updating after ios8.2 update

apps not updating after software update ios8.2 on ipaD MINI WITH RETINA SCREEN

Turn off any auto-update, if it is on, then tap any of the "circle icons" showing that a download is in progress, in order to stop the download. Then go to the Settings and reset the Network Settings. After the iPad starts back up, then check to make sure no apps are currently in progress of downloading. If any are, stop them again, and reset the network settings again. When it starts up again, none should be in the process of downloading. Then from that point forward, only download manually and never more than two at a time. If it is more than 100 MB, then do only one at a time. If any gets stuck at that point, then stop the download and reset the Network settings.
That should take care of you for now. We'll see what another update brings ... IOS 8.2 (which might be the next one).

My mini iPad is now not working . just showing iTunes sign and to connect to usb cable.

my mini iPad is now not working . just showing iTunes sign and to connect to usb cable. I have done that buy macbook is not discovering iPad as a device. Any ideas ?

If you can’t update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
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http://www.transfer-iphone-recovery.com/ipad-stuck-in-recovery-mode-after-update .html
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iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386
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iTunes 10.5 and later: Troubleshooting iTunes Wi-Fi Syncing
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4062
iOS: “Not enough free space” alert when trying to sync
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1503
You may need to delete iTunes on your computer and then reinstall.
How To Completely Uninstall and Remove All Traces of iTunes
http://zardozz.com/zz/2008/04/how-to-completely-uninstall-and-remove-all-traces- of-itunes.html/
Wi-Fi Sync Not Working? Here’s How to Fix it for All iOS Devices
http://osxdaily.com/2013/02/17/wi-fi-sync-not-working-fix-ios/
 Cheers, Tom

Has anyone else had trouble with apps not updating when you update through the app store?

I'm having trouble with GSN Games app not updating, even though the app store says that it's the most updated version. Has anyone else experienced this? My mother's app updated just fine with all the new features and games within the app, but mine didn't update the same. We both have ipad2 running on ios 7.0.06. I can't figure this out. New games were added to the app that I'd like to play, but can't because of this.
Any suggestions before I contact the app developer?
Thanks so much for you help.

I frequently get my connection is to slow for play.
Tap Settings / General / Reset / Reset Network Settings.
Restart your iPhone.
Try again.

My iLife v9.03 Install disk is corrupt. Where can I find a download for the the app (not update) at apple support online ?

My iLife v9.03 Install disk is corrupt. Where can I find a download for the the app (not update) at apple support online ?

I have an iLife 11 disc that doesn't work very well so I tried creating a disk image of it with Disk Utility. It took two tries but finally got a disk image that I could use to install the iLife 11 applications. Give it a try.
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Apps not updating during sync

apps not updating during sync

It sounds like your iPad is sleeping or you lose your connection before the process completes. Try plugging the iPad in to a power out and do the update. Make sure you have a strong wifi signal.

App store update greyed out says waiting, app store update greyed out says waiting

app store update greyed out says waiting, like this for 4 days
Message was edited by: plunk1016

The button on the top of the device. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAeCSj0qAoM

My updates are showing i have 2 apps to update but wont connect to show what apps need updating just goes to a blank screen can anyone help

My updates show i have 2 apps to update but when entering the app store and clicking on update it goes to a blank white screen and wont load.
I have reset my wifi so its not that i have also tried it on a different wifi can anyone help please

iOS 4.2.1 is the final version of iOS that an iPhone 3G will run, so you will not be able to use any apps that require iOS 4.3 or later. There is no way to get any later version of iOS onto your iPhone without serious hacking, something we cannot discuss here.
You do not get the option to update iOS directly from an iPhone until you have iOS 5 or later.
Regards.

A number of my apps do not update (icons locked in "waiting.." mode

A number of my apps do not update, they seem to be blocked in a "waiting..." mode. I fear I can lose the info inside. I close completely and open again iPad, but the apps continue blocked. How can I solve this? thanks

See if any of these suggestions help you get out of the "waiting" mode.
Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.
Make sure that you do not have a stalled download in iTunes - a song or podcast .... if you have a download in there that did not finish, complete that one first. Only one thing can download at a time on the iPad so that could be what is causing the problem.
If that doesn't work - sign out of your account, restart the iPad and then sign in again.
Settings>iTunes & App Store>Apple ID. Tap your ID and sign out. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
Go back to Settings>iTunes & App Store>Sign in and then try to update again. Tap one waiting icon only if necessary to start the download stream.
You can also try deleting the waiting icons - tap and hold down on an icon until it wiggles - the tap the X on the icon to delete it. Then try to download again.
You can try resetting all settings. Settings>General>Reset>Reset All Settings. You will have to enter all of your device settings again.... All of the settings in the settings app will have to be re-entered.
If all else fails, download the updates or the apps in iTunes on your computer and then sync the content to your iPad.

Why is my iMessage app not updating?

I have used (and LOVE) the iMessage app on my Macbook Pro. Has worked perfectly, even through iOS7 upgrades, and the Mavericks update, as well.
However over the past few days, it will not update correctly. I can send messages from it, but it does not show the incoming messages most of the time. They come through just fine to my phone and iPad, but not on my Mac... any thoughts as to why this is occurring?

Turns out that Feedburner was overruling the code in my XML with their "Smartcast" settings, which I have now disabled. Weird!

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