Why won't my phone download apps?

I was trying to download and app and my phone wasnt recognizing that I was trying to do it and it wasnt downloading... HELP?!?!?

Hi there ghouse_gracie,
You may want to try force closing all open apps and resetting the device as an initial troubleshooting step. Take a look at the articles below for more information.
iOS: Force an app to close
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5137
Turn your iOS device off and on (restart) and reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
-Griff W.

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