How to Download iTunes Purchases to an iPhone

Open your iPhone's App Store., Tap Updates., Tap Purchased., Tap My Purchases., Tap Not on This iPhone., Find the app you wish to re-download., Tap the cloud icon.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open your iPhone's App Store.

    This app is light blue with an "A" made from writing utensils.

    You'll likely find it on your iPhone's Home Screen.
  2. Step 2: Tap Updates.

    It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. , This option is at the top of the page. , It's the top option on this page.

    If you're using an iPhone 5s or older, skip this step. , This tab is at the top of the page and to the right of the All tab.

    You'll find all of the apps that you've purchased using your iPhone in the past on this page. , The apps on this page are sorted from most- to least-recent, so you may need to scroll down.

    Re-downloading an app will not require you to pay for it again. , It's to the right of your desired app; tapping this icon will prompt the app to begin downloading to your iPhone.
  3. Step 3: Tap Purchased.

  4. Step 4: Tap My Purchases.

  5. Step 5: Tap Not on This iPhone.

  6. Step 6: Find the app you wish to re-download.

  7. Step 7: Tap the cloud icon.

Detailed Guide

This app is light blue with an "A" made from writing utensils.

You'll likely find it on your iPhone's Home Screen.

It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. , This option is at the top of the page. , It's the top option on this page.

If you're using an iPhone 5s or older, skip this step. , This tab is at the top of the page and to the right of the All tab.

You'll find all of the apps that you've purchased using your iPhone in the past on this page. , The apps on this page are sorted from most- to least-recent, so you may need to scroll down.

Re-downloading an app will not require you to pay for it again. , It's to the right of your desired app; tapping this icon will prompt the app to begin downloading to your iPhone.

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