Apps within iTunes

All of my 248 apps within iTunes have gray explmation marks next to them how do I restore where i can load them on my iPhone4?

If they are within iTunes on your Mac... leave them there as they are your Backups.
If you Delete them from the Mac and need to Restore your iDevices then you will have to Re-download the Apps.

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Apps within iTunes on my Mac?

I've noticed that I have used quite a bit of space recently on my Mac.
I downloaded about 200 apps within iTunes and I'm not sure if I needed to.
The apps are downloaded on my iPhone and iPads and I don't use them on my Mac.
Therefore, presumably, I dont need them also downloaded on my Mac and can therefore delete them? (if so, how?)
Thank you.

If they are within iTunes on your Mac... leave them there as they are your Backups.
If you Delete them from the Mac and need to Restore your iDevices then you will have to Re-download the Apps.

Can you organize apps within iTunes 11.1?

After upgrading to iOS7 on my 4S and upgrading to 11.1 on my mac.
From within iTunes, I can't seem to move the individual applications around. I can move whole pages and reorder them but not the apps?
Hopefully they haven't taken this away and it's just a user error. Am I alone?
Seems I can do this on the phone itself but find it easier to do it on the mac especially when moving apps across pages, etc.

I figured it out eventually but will have to learn to live wtih the interface.
Netchemendy, you're current in some ways. I love the control centre, the ability to have 'pages' within a folder, etc. Worth the upgrade right there. But then they tout the new Safari interface and just to get a new page you have to know to tap on the 'two squares' and then click the + sign in the middle of the page that doesn't really look like part of the interface.
Loosing respect. Oh well.

How do I restore a deleted App. within itunes

I inadvertently deleted an App in my itunes applications.
I was given the choice to save the app to the Mobile Applications Library, I did this. I cannot now locate this library, and if I did, how can I get the App back into itunes?
I still have the app on my itouch, fortunately.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

File>Transfer Purchases
Will transfer the app form the ipod.
Or you can redownload:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

Sync iOS Apps to iTunes - Questions on how exactly this works...

I'm going to put my questions up top, but my understanding of the current system is below, and may be relevant to the questions, if you'd like to read through it.
How can I back up / restore a SINGLE app, including its data (e.g. a game save file), to either iTunes or the cloud... or anything else for that matter. Does syncing an app to iTunes serve this purpose?
What IS the purpose of syncing an iOS app to iTunes? Does this sync include the data stored on my iOS device? For example, if I have a game in which I've made progress, is this progress stored on both my iPhone and my Mac once I've synced the app to iTunes?
If data IS synced along with the app, how is this data managed? Say I have two iPhones, both with the same game but different progress in each. If I sync iPhone A with iTunes, then sync iPhone B, will iPhone A's data overwrite iPhone B's? Or are there two versions of this app floating around on my mac?
If data is NOT synced along with the app, why on earth would I want a bunch of huge storage-hogging iOS apps that are identical to what I could download from the App Store taking up GIGABYTES of space on my MacBook's SSD?
And finally, should the answer to question 4 be "there is no reason to store 42GB worth of useless apps on your 256GB SSD alongside your already gigantic iOS device backup files," how would I go about removing these apps stored in iTunes without iTunes trying to delete them from my iOS device every time I want to sync some TV shows or podcasts?
My Understanding So Far:
Of the many things Apple has addressed and improved upon over the years, backing up iOS app data has strangely not been one of them. As I understand it, the only way to back up an app, including its data (e.g. the save data for a game), is to do a FULL backup of the ENTIRE device. The only way to restore an app, including the data that you backed up, is to restore the ENTIRE device, all other apps included, to a previous state.
The driving force behind these questions is that I'd like the option to delete an app from my iPhone when I'm finished with it - but I'd also like the option to re-download it in the future and pick up where I left off. In a perfect world, all these apps would automatically sync through iCloud or GameCenter, or at least have that option to "upload to iCloud" or "restore from iCloud." Even with these apps, I'm not entirely sure where the backed up files exist - somewhere on my iCloud drive separate from my iPhone backup, photos, contacts, etc? Is there a way to see a list of apps that are storing things in my iCloud drive, and even manage this data?
So if I wanted to back up an app's data that does NOT automatically back up to iCloud, it seems my only option would be to install one of the many 3rd party Mac <-> iOS data transfer apps, and copy the contents of the "Documents" folder to a designated directory on my Mac. Then I could delete the app off my iPhone. Say in the future I re-download the app - I'd use the same data transfer app to copy the backed-up data to the re-downloaded app's Documents folder, and we're back in business. The only downside is that if it's been a while and the app has undergone updates, this backed-up data might be corrupt or no longer relevant. Plus, it's kind of a hassle.
When I discovered iTunes was syncing my apps to my Mac, I thought it might be serving as a way to back up my apps, data included, to my computer. Okay, it seemed like a little overkill to sync the whole app along with the data, but when I discovered that you could UPDATE the apps within iTunes, I thought apple had solved the problem of storing backed-up data for out-of-date versions of an app - simply update the app in iTunes, it does what's necessary to your backed-up data, and when you want to put the app back on your iPhone, voila! Your old data's there, AND you've got the most recent version! But apparently this is not at all how iTunes app syncing works.
As I NOW understand it, when iTunes "syncs" an app to your Mac, it includes only the app's core data - the same as if you'd just downloaded it from the App Store, and it does so for EVERYTHING you've purchased, ever, whether or not it's on any of your iOS devices. I can see how this could be convenient if you live on a farm and want to restore an old app to your iPhone without an internet connection, but I don't think it's worth, unexaggerated, a FIFTH of my hard drive. Worse, I can't figure out how to get rid of them.
TL;DR
So, if you're still with me, what is the purpose of iTunes App Sync, and if it's as useless as I think it is, how do I get rid of it for good?

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Can you not create playlists for apps in iTunes?

Is it REALLY not possible to create playlists for apps within iTunes?
I have over 1500 apps and I seriously need to organise them somehow...
Any suggestions?

Brett Archibald wrote:
Is it REALLY not possible to create playlists for apps within iTunes?
Yes.
Suggestions here -> http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

Moving apps in iTunes after 7.0.2 update

I just updated my iPhone 4S to 7.0.2. Now I can't seem to reorganize my apps within iTunes. I used to be able to move the icons around on my screens when I connect my phone to my laptop. Now those screens seem to be screenshots ~ I can't move the icons around, I can only move the entire screens. I don't want to move apps on the phone itself ~ I have 7 screens and it's too cumbersome on the phone. Can anyone help?

It's not real user friendly. Go into the Apps tab at the top of ITunes when your phone is plugged in. Double left click in the page (screen) that you wish to make changes. The "page" becomes larger. At this point you can drag your icons around your phone. I found it a bit clumsy at first but after 10 or so moves it became easier.

Can we share music/apps within a family while using different iTunes accounts?

Can we share music/apps within a family while using different iTunes accounts?
Recently purchased iPhone 5 for my wife and I + my daugther has an iPod. I'd like for us all to have separate iTunes accounts so we can each use iCloud without getting each other's notifications, but would like to have one central repository for mucsic and apps. I'm afraid if I set up iTunes accoutn for the tow of them, I'll have to re-purchase the music and apps (way too many!)

It can be done, but you will have to sign in to your account on her itunes to updated the apps. Try these instructions:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848

Can I erase older versions of mobile apps in the mobile applications folder within iTunes folder

Can I erase older versions of mobile apps in the mobile applications folder within iTunes folder without distuebing their running in my iPhone and iPad? Thank you

should be okay.
in any event, if something happens, you can always redownload previous purchases:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store (the music feature currently works in the US only)

No app store present on iPod Touch 4th gen and can't sync apps in iTunes, tried restoring/updating

I've tried everything I know to fix this problem with no luck so far, I'm hoping someone can help. Note that iTunes has been updated to the latest version (and my friend's computer is running Windows 7, if that helps at all).
My friend has an iPod Touch 4th generation. A while back he asked me to help him get apps onto the iPod, and I discovered that the App Store on the iPod itself was nowhere to be found, nor can he remember ever having one. In addition to this, he can't sync apps onto the iPod from within iTunes - the option to sync in the apps tab is greyed out. The music/movies/etc. sync just fine, however. At the time, his iPod had iOS 4.1.
After checking for parental restrictions in his iTunes and the iPod, I found that his iPod has a restrictions password set, which he doesn't know. His parents have no memory of setting restrictions and don't know the password, either.
I read online that the only way to remove the restrictions password is to restore the iPod, and since this seemed to be a good idea anyway due to the odd issue with iTunes refusing to sync apps, we restored the iPod and updated to iOS 5.1 today. Unfortunately, the App Store is still nowhere to be found, and we still can't sync apps in iTunes. The iPod still claims a restrictions password has been set as well.
I have checked and double-checked that no restrictions are set in iTunes preferences. My friend created a new iTunes account, so that shouldn't be the problem. While we're hoping to get both iTunes sync and the iPod App Store app working properly, right now he just wants to be able to get apps onto his iPod.
Does anyone have any ideas why his iPod didn't come with an App Store app, why it still doesn't have the Store after restoring, why iTunes won't sync apps, or why the restrictions password is still set after the restore? I've honestly run out of ideas as to how to fix this.
Before I posted this, I did a little more looking online about the restrictions password, which is apparently restored along with a backup. Neither of us were present during the restore (we had to leave for a couple of hours after the restore had been started), so I'm only asking this because I don't have his iPod or computer with me at the moment to test it myself - is there a way to manually cancel restoring from a backup during the process? If so, I need to restore the iPod a second time.
In the meantime, any ideas about my other three questions?
Thanks in advance for the help.
Edit: His iTunes account is authorized, by the way.

What exactly happmens when you try? Error message?

Hello, i have recently purchased an ipod touch. i have bought apps off itunes and whenever i connect my ipod to my computer it syas that it is syncing.but the appa will not show on my ipo even though it has synced.how can i resolve this?

hello, i have recently purchased an ipod touch.i am having trouble with apps. i have bought apps off itunes but it wont appear on my ipod. i have synced the ipod with the computer multiple times but still no luck. i think it has something to do with my settings but i am not sure.please any helpwill be very much appreciated.thank you

First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until the screen blacks out or you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."
At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod. As before, say "yes." Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time. If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device. Corrective action is simple - choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.
If you're unable to do the Restore, go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here.

When I attempt to upgrade an app in iTunes for windows, I get an error: "Could not purchase. An unknown error occurred (11111). There was an error in the iTunes Store. Please try again later"

When I attempt to upgrade an app in iTunes for windows, I get an error: "Could not purchase. An unknown error occurred (11111). There was an error in the iTunes Store. Please try again later"
I am running the latest iTunes 10.7.0.21 for Windows 7.
This error occurs if I try to either update the app or if I delete it and attempt to redownload.
I have an iPhone and an iPad. I am unable to update the apps or install the apps from within the App Store on iOS.
I do not have an AOL ID, as is a common issue with this type of error.
From what I can tell, my Apple ID account seems fine. I logged in, changed some information, and ensured my credit card is valid and updated.
I can download new apps just fine. I am unable to update or install apps I have purchased in the past.

After 30 minutes this morning, no resolution. Then another tech support call this afternoon, 15 minutes in, was escalated to a Tier 2 (Senior) advisor. He said something similar to the above ("this is one of the strangest things I've seen"). He was chatted with iTunes guys and took all my info into the case and was escalating it over to engineering. Said they would be in touch.
So, no solution...yet.
Just to clarify:
iTunes on Windows7: trying to update an existing app, or re-download a prior app, gives the (11111) error. Downloading a new (free) app worked fine.
App Store on iPhone5, iOS 6.0.1: click on UPDATE, switches to INSTALLING...for a second, then switches back to UPDATE. No error message (and nothing in Diagnostic data).
App Store on iPad 3, iOS 6.0.1: same as iPhone 5.
Definitely account related.
I have cleared the store cache, signed out and back in, deleted the credit card data, and re-added, rebooting PC and iPhone...nothing works.
Will post if I hear anything back from Apple.

Apps on computer but in a different folder. Can I merge them?I have 180 apps that iTunes can no longer "find". They appear in "my apps" and there is a file location for them. Can old purchases be restored without doing each one individually?

I have 180 apps that iTunes can no longer "find". They appear in "my apps" and there is a file location for them. Can old purchases be restored without doing each one individually?

That did the trick! Thank you.
The free trial is all I needed to migrate my iPod Touch library into my main iTunes library. For those that want to use this tool for the same needs there are some things that need to be moved manually, e.g. Apps. But you can do it within the program very easily. Also iBooks/PDFs etc. need to be moved manually. The help section will point you in the right direction.
No more switching iTunes libraries for me.

What happened to ability to transfer files to mobile apps in iTunes?

I used to be able to transfer files from my Mac to my iPad app using iTunes. Since the ITunes update last Nov/Dec/ 2012, the process as explained in the help file no longer exists. Is there a new way to do it?

Nothing happened to File Sharing but the appearance of iTunes has changed. It confused me at first also. Here's how to do it.
Are you looking in the right place to find the shared files on your Mac?
First thing you need to do is on your iPad. Share the files you want to transfer by selecting Share > iTunes.
Start iTunes on your Mac. Is it iTunes 11? If so use the View menu in iTunes to select View Sidebar.
Then connect your iPad to your Mac.
Select your iPad in the left sidebar.
Select Apps in the row of tabs in the right window of iTunes.
Scroll down under Apps to the File Sharing section. It is below the complete list of apps.
You should see a list of the shared files or a folder that contains the files. Use the Copy To... Button ( if there is one ) to copy the shared files to your Mac.
The problem I had originally was the scrolling. There are two windows of apps. Each window can scroll within its own window. So scrolling n the tp window of apps will get you to the bottom of that window but not down to the next section which is the file sharing area. Scroll by using the outer most scroll bar if you have one or if in Mountain Lion place the cursor near the left edge of the apps area to scroll to the lower File Sharing area.

HT5654 Where is the Help button located within Itunes on a windows computer?

Where is the Help button located within Itunes on a windows computer?

It's in the top right corner of the app, like where you would see it in other apps.
You should able able to find the info your looking for here too.

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