How to Install an iPhone Application. This wikiHow teaches you how to download and install apps on your iPhone. Open your iPhone's App Store. Tap the App Store app icon, which resembles a white 'A' on a light-blue background.
To put more focus on music, movies, and TV shows, Apple had removed app management feature from iTunes 12.7 version last year. Following the widespread disappointment, the tech giant had to release iTunes 12.6.3 as an alternative to let users sync apps. Unfortunately, macOS Mojave no longer supports this old iTunes version. That means you will have to find another way to backup and install your iPhone or iPad apps from Mac or Windows PC without iTunes.
iOS 11 or later lets you delete apps without having to delete the documents and data. So, you can keep your important data secure without needing to keep the apps on your device. It’s a better way to free up plenty of space on the iOS device.
- To install Office, try signing in directly to the Microsoft 365 Software page instead. Select the language and bit-version you want (PC users can choose between 32-bit and 64-bit), and then click Install. See Steps 2 and 3 on the PC or Mac tabs above to help you with the rest of the install process.
- You can install IPA app packages to your iPhone, iPod or iPad from your computer. The same process is used to install an IPA package on your iOS device from either a.
- It very neatly and accurately replicates the screen of an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Apple TV as a window on your Mac desktop and allows you to manipulate this screen and the app running on it.
However, some of you may want to backup iOS apps on your computer the old-fashioned way. Personally; I still like to go through this traditional method for more flexibility. It also helps me add another layer of safeguard for my favorite apps. If you are like me, the following tutorial is for you!
How to Back up and Install iPhone and iPad Apps on Mac or Windows PC Without iTunes
There are several third-party iPhone managers that allow you to manage apps with ease. One of the best iTunes alternatives that I’ve tried and found quite helpful is iMazing. You can use this tool to backup your entire apps and restore them to your device without any hassle. It’s compatible with both macOS and Windows. It supports iOS 12 and is available for free.
Backup iPhone or iPad Apps on Mac/Windows Computer Using iMazing
Note: In the following walk-through, I’m going to demonstrate the steps on Mac. The steps are the same for Windows PC. So, you won’t have any problem in getting your work done.
Step #1. First off, download iMazing on your computer. And then, connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer using Lightning cable.
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Step #2. Now, launch iMazing on your computer and click on Apps.
On the next screen, you should see all the apps you have installed on your iPhone. Next, select the apps you want to backup and then click on Copy to Mac at the bottom.
Step #3. Next up, select the destination where you want to save your app data and click on Choose.
Step #4. Up next, the app will ask for your confirmation to let it extract the app data. Click on OK in the message.
Step #5. Now, you should see another message saying, “To extract app data, iMazing needs to backup your device.”
You have two options: Back Up Now or Extract Data from Current Backup. Click on Back Up Now.
Step #6. The app will start extracting the app data. Once the process is completed, click on Clear to finish.
Now that you have successfully backed up your apps, you will be able to install them on your iOS device whenever you want.
Let’s say, you have accidentally deleted one of your favorite app/s and badly want them back along with the data. With the secure backup available on your computer, you will be able to restore them with ease. That’s why, it pays to offer an extra layer of safeguard!
Install iPhone or iPad Apps from Mac/Windows Computer Using iMazing
Step #1. Connect your iPhone to the computer and then launch iMazing on your computer and then click on Apps.
Note: Ensure that you have turned off Find My iPhone else you won’t be able to install the apps from your computer. Settings → Your name → iCloud → Find My iPhone and then turn off the switch.
Step #2. Now, click on Copy to Device.
Step #3. Next, head over to the folder where you have stored the data of your apps and choose the app you want to install on your iOS device and then click on Select.
Step #5. Up next, you should see a message reading, “iMazing will restore application data and reboot your device. Restore now?” Click on Continue.
Step #6. Now, iMazing will start installing the apps on your iOS device.
You will be asked to authenticate using your Apple ID password. In the end, your device will reboot. And once it’s restarted, the apps will be on your Home screen.
The free imazing version of the app has some limitations. For instance, it lets you transfer a limited number of items like media: 50, call history: 5, messages: 10 etc. If you ever want to unlock all the features, you can upgrade to the Full Version. The starting price of the software is around $45 for one computer.
That’s pretty much it!
Wrapping up:
Though I want iTunes to be more focused on music, I would appreciate if it continued to be a full-fledged iPhone manager. What’s your take on it?
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Earlier, you were required to use the iPhone to install apps on your Apple Watch. But with watchOS 6, Apple brings a dedicated App Store. You can now download apps directly on Apple Watch. In addition to the new method, you also have the previous way to install apps on Apple Watch using the iPhone. So, without further ado, let’s jump on to the methods.
How to Install Apps on your Apple Watch
- From the Watch Home Screen, tap the App Store icon
- If you want to search for a specific app, tap on Search. Next, use Scribble or Dictation to input the app name. Or, you can scroll down and discover featured apps and curated collection of great Apple Watch apps.
- Next, tap on an app to open its description
- Tap on Get (if it is a free app) or tap on the price (if it is a paid app)
- When asked, double-click the right side button to download and install the app on your Apple Watch.
Note: If you download an Apple Watch app for the first time, it automatically appears on your iPhone too. But you can change this by opening the Settings app on your iOS device → iTunes & App Store → and turn off Apps under Automatic Downloads.
How to Install Apple Watch Apps Using iPhone
If you install an app on iPhone that comes with an Apple Watch companion app, it will automatically install it on the Watch. But if you want to install specific apps, follow the below steps.
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone
- Under My Watch, tap General, then turn off Automatic App Install.
- Under My Watch, then scroll down to Available Apps.
- Tap on Install next to the apps you want to install.
How to Update Apple Watch Apps
You can either update apps manually or automatically on your Apple Watch. Here we explained both methods.
Update Your Apple Watch Apps Manually
- Press the Digital Crown to get to the Watch Home Screen. Tap on the App Store icon and scroll to the end
- Tap Account.
- Tap Updates.
- Finally, you can tap Update All or tap on Update only for an individual app.
Update Your Apple Watch Apps Automatically
- From the Apple Watch Home Screen, tap on the Settings app
- Tap App Store.
- Enable Automatic Updates to download updates automatically for your Apple Watch apps.
Note: Automatic Downloads is different from Automatic Updates. If you turn on Automatic Download, then new apps that you get for free or purchase on other devices will automatically download on your Apple Watch too.
Additionally, you can also find these settings in the App Store section of the Watch app on your paired iPhone.
How to Delete Apps from Apple Watch
- Press the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch to get to the Home Screen
- Touch and hold on an app icon. Leave the hold when you see a small cross icon (X) in the top left of the app icon
- Tap the cross (X) and then tap Delete App.
You can use this method to delete stock apps.
How to Use your iPhone to Manage your Watch Apps
It is effortless to manage Apple Watch app from your paired iPhone. Here is how.
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap on My Watch tab
- Apps that are not yet installed on the Watch appear under the AVAILABLE APPS section.
- To add an app, tap on Install next to it
- If you wish to remove an app from Apple Watch, tap on an app and then turn off the toggle for Show App on Apple Watch.
Signing off…
It’s convenient to directly install apps on your Apple Watch but bear in mind that the screen size is pretty small. So it may be a good idea to limit the clutter and only install the best apps that you really need and use frequently. Looking for more Apple Watch tutorials? Let us know in the comments below.
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I have been an Apple user for over seven years now. At iGeeksBlog, I love creating how-tos and troubleshooting guides that help people do more with their iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch. In my free time, I like to watch stand up comedy videos, tech documentaries, news debates, and political speeches.
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