How to download apps on an ipod

You won't be charged for downloading a free app. Some free apps offer in-app purchases and subscriptions that you can buy. Subscriptions and in-app purchases give you access to more features, content, and more. Learn more about in-app purchases and subscriptions. You can find your apps in your App Library.

If you bought an iMessage app, you can find the app in Messages. You can also see a list of apps that you bought and redownload them. When you redownload an app, you don't have to pay for it again. If the App Store is missing on your device, you might have parental controls turned on. The App Store should reappear on your device. If you still can't find the App Store, search for it. Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement.

Install the app. Once you've purchased that app or tapped the "Free" button , the "Install" button will appear. Tap the "Install" button to begin downloading the app. The button will turn into a circle, and the progress will be displayed on the border. Wait for the app to download and install. Larger apps may take a while on slower connections. Open the app. Once the app has been downloaded and installed, you can run it like any other app.

You can open the installed app from the Store page by tapping the "Open" button, or you can start the app from the Home screen. Method 2. Ensure iTunes is updated. In order to connect to the iTunes store, you will need to have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer. See this guide for details on updating iTunes. Open the iTunes Store. Click the Store menu and select Home.

At the top of the window, click the "App Store" section. Click the "iPhone" tab to load iPhone and iPod Touch apps. Click the price to purchase the app. Click "Free" to add it to your app list. Connect your iPod to your computer via USB. Your iPod will appear in the Devices menu of iTunes. Sync your new app to the iPod. This usually happens automatically. You can monitor the sync progress int eh display at the top of the window. If it doesn't sync automatically, select your iPod from the Devices menu, select the "Apps" tab, check the box next to the app you want to install, and click Apply.

Method 3. Install Cydia. Cydia is the package manager for jailbroken iOS devices. It is installed automatically when you jailbreak your device. Cydia allows you to install apps ad tweaks that are not normally allowed in the Apple App Store.

See this guide for details on installing Cydia on your iPod Touch. You will need to install the app directly from the website instead of installing from the App Store. See this guide for instructions on installing on iOS 6. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. If you see instead of a price, you already purchased the app, and you can download it again without a charge.

If required, authenticate your Apple ID with your passcode to complete your purchase. You can find the app in the Recently Added category in App Library.

While the app is downloading, a progress indicator appears on the app icon. See stories, collections, and in-app events right on your Home Screen. See Add widgets on iPod touch.

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