How to Transfer iPhone Apps to Another iPhone
Open the App Store app., Tap ., Tap ., Tap Not on This iPhone., Tap .
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the App Store app.
It's a blue app that contains a white "A" inside a white circle.
The iPhone you're transferring the apps to must be signed in to the App Store with the same Apple ID as the iPhone on which the apps are already installed.
To sign in to the App Store, open Settings, then scroll down and tap iTunes & App Store, tap Sign In or on the Apple ID, then enter your Apple ID and password, and tap Sign In. -
Step 2: Tap .
It's on the lower-right corner of the screen. , It's at the top of the screen.
If prompted, enter your Apple ID and/or password.
You may need to tap My Purchases at the top of the screen if you have a Family Sharing membership. , It's in the upper-right.
A list of all the apps that you've purchased with your Apple ID, but are not currently on your iPhone, will be displayed.
Apps are listed in the order that you purchased them, with the most recent at the top. , Tap the download button next to any app you want to install on your iPhone.
The app will begin downloading.
You can download multiple apps at the same time. -
Step 3: Tap .
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Step 4: Tap Not on This iPhone.
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Step 5: Tap .
Detailed Guide
It's a blue app that contains a white "A" inside a white circle.
The iPhone you're transferring the apps to must be signed in to the App Store with the same Apple ID as the iPhone on which the apps are already installed.
To sign in to the App Store, open Settings, then scroll down and tap iTunes & App Store, tap Sign In or on the Apple ID, then enter your Apple ID and password, and tap Sign In.
It's on the lower-right corner of the screen. , It's at the top of the screen.
If prompted, enter your Apple ID and/or password.
You may need to tap My Purchases at the top of the screen if you have a Family Sharing membership. , It's in the upper-right.
A list of all the apps that you've purchased with your Apple ID, but are not currently on your iPhone, will be displayed.
Apps are listed in the order that you purchased them, with the most recent at the top. , Tap the download button next to any app you want to install on your iPhone.
The app will begin downloading.
You can download multiple apps at the same time.
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