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iPhone/iPad: Automatic downloads not working, fix

By Sudz Kar 2 comments Last updated January 2, 2023

Automatic Downloads is a great feature that lets you automatically download purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store to your other computers and devices.  If automatic downloads are not working properly, please try the following troubleshooting tips to resolve your problem:

  • Make sure that you have iTunes 10.4 or iOS 4.3.3 or later. (related: How to update your iOS version)
  • Ensure that your computer is authorized for your Apple ID (Store menu, choose Authorize This Computer).
  • Make sure that the devices you want to use Automatic Downloads are signed in using the same Apple ID.
  • Ensure that you have Automatic Downloads enabled on your computer, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
  • Ensure that your devices have active internet connections.

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Sudz Kar

Obsessed with tech since the early arrival of A/UX on Apple, Sudz (SK) is responsible for the original editorial direction of AppleToolBox. He is based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Sudz specializes in covering all things macOS, having reviewed dozens of OS X and macOS developments over the years.

In a former life, Sudz worked helping Fortune 100 companies with their technology and business transformation aspirations.

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  1. Just Saying says

    June 22, 2022 at 12:17 PM

    This is still a problem with iTunes in 2022.
    Have read through all of your supposed “fix” (dating back to 2012) and these are things that we’ve already done. Still not working.

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  2. George Stevens says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    The toggle for apps on automatic downloads will not stay on. I have gone through all of the troubleshooting guides. I have signed out and signed back in multiple times. I have soft reset the iPad multiple times. I am running the latest os 6.1.3. I have reset all settings. I have a very good Internet connection. I am all out of ideas for this. Please help.

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