How to Install Apps on iPad

Install new apps

Tap the App Store icon to open the app. This app has a light blue icon with an "A" drawn from a paintbrush in a circle; You can find the app on your home screen, or swipe down from the center of your iPad's screen and type "App Store" into the search bar.

Any app for iPad or iPhone can be downloaded from the App Store.

Tap the magnifying glass icon to find the app you want. This option is in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. If you don't have any ideas, take a look at the following options:

"Featured" with apps selected by Apple.

"Top Charts" shows the most popular apps of all time.

"Explore" lets you browse apps by categories listed alphabetically (for example, "Books", "Education", "Games").

Enter the name of the application you want in the search bar, then click "Search". This blue "Search" button is located in the lower right corner of the keyboard.

See results. Scroll down to see apps related to the keyword you just entered, or tap an app to see ratings, reviews, and descriptions. Once you've chosen the right app, you can continue.

Tap the "GET" button next to the app name, then tap "INSTALL." The installation process will begin.

For paid apps, tap the price then tap "BUY."

Enter your Apple ID password if prompted. This is the password you use with your Apple ID email address. Usually, you only do this if you decide to purchase the app (free apps just need to be downloaded).

If you don't have an Apple ID, you need to create one now.

In the case of an app purchase, you will need to enter your payment information first before the app will begin downloading. Follow the steps on the screen to do it.

Tap "Open" to open the app now. The "Open" option will appear when the application has finished loading.

You can also exit the App Store and access the app from the home page.

Depending on the number of apps on your device, you may need to swipe right a few times on your iPad's home screen to find a new app.

Start using. So you have successfully installed the new application on your iPad!

Install apps from iCloud

Tap the App Store icon to open the app. The App Store is linked to your iCloud account so it can track your downloads; This way, you can redownload any downloaded apps on any iPhone or iPad using the same iCloud information.

The App Store has a light blue icon with an "A" drawn from a paintbrush in a circle; You can find the app on your home screen, or swipe down from the center of your iPad's screen and type "App Store" in the search bar.

Tap the "Updates" tab in the lower right corner. The application update page opens.

Tap "Purchases" at the top of the screen. Your app library will appear.

Scroll to find the app you want. This is a comprehensive list of all the apps you've downloaded using your current iCloud account.

You can also tap "Not on This iPad" to see previously downloaded apps.

Tap the cloud icon with the down arrow on the right side of the app. The application will start downloading to the home screen.

Click "Open" to open the application immediately. The "Open" option will appear when the application has finished loading.

You can also exit the App Store and access the app on your home screen.

Depending on the number of apps on your device, you may need to swipe right a few times on your iPad's home screen to find a new app.

Start using. So you have successfully installed the application from iCloud!

Update installed applications

Tap the App Store icon to open the app. Usually, apps are updated automatically, but you can also proactively do this process.

The App Store has a light blue icon with an "A" drawn from a paintbrush in a circle; You can find the app on your home screen, or swipe down from the center of your iPad's screen and type "App Store" in the search bar.

Click the "Updates" tab in the lower right corner. The application update page opens.

Take a look at the apps that need updating. While most apps can still function well without minor updates provided by the publisher, you should update the app as often as possible for optimal usage.

Tap "Update All" in the upper right corner. The applications will begin updating.

You can also tap the "Update" button located to the right of each individual app.

Wait for the applications to finish updating. This process may take a few minutes depending on your network connection speed, the number of applications that need to be updated, and the size of those applications.