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Apps not Downloading on iPhone running iOS 12? Try these fixes

09/27/2018

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Apps not Downloading on iPhone running iOS 12? Try these fixes


One of the most annoying issues with iOS 12 thus far has been the problem with the App Store. For a number users running iOS 12, apps won’t download on their iPhone.


There are some workarounds to get the App Store working, but the fix sticks only temporarily. Below are some of the tried and tested fixes for the Apps not downloading problem on the App Store on iPhone.


Restart your iPhone


One of the quickest fix to get the App Store to download apps on your iPhone is to restart it. It works every single time. However, the effect doesn’t last long. You might have to restart your iPhone every time the App Store is not downloading your apps.


Turn Off WiFi, switch to Cellular Data


iOS 12 has known WiFi issues. If you’re not able to download apps on your iPhone, the chances are your phone’s WiFi isn’t working well.


If the app you’re downloading is under 150 MB, you can turn off WiFi and switch to Cellular Data (Mobile Data) on your iPhone to download the app.


To Turn Off WiFi, go to Settings » WiFi and turn off the toggle for WiFi.


Download Apps on 3uTools


There are various Apps on 3uTools for you to download for free, if you can not download the apps on App Store, try to use 3uTools. But you need to bind the Apple ID account to 3uTools before you install any app. 


Apps not Downloading on iPhone running iOS 12? Try these fixes

Windows
Mac OS
iOS
Linux
3uTools
Win 64-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
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Win 32-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
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3uTools V3.18
2025-09-18
Please use the 3uTools PC client to install the iOS client:
1、 Install either the Windows or Mac version of 3uTools on your computer
2、 Open the PC client and connect your device to the computer via USB cable
3、 After the connection is successful, wait for the computer to automatically install the mobile app for the device, or locate “Install Mobile App” on the computer and manually click to install.
3uTools
deb file
v3.01 2025-11-20
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rpm file
v3.01 2025-11-20
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Windows
iOS
Android
3uAirPlayer
Win 64-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
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Win 32-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
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iOS Device Mirroring (No App Required)
1、 Install 3uAirPlayer on the Windows PC
2、 Open Control Center and select Screen Mirroring
3、 From the list, choose your PC to start mirroring
4、 Or connect your iOS device to the PC via USB to begin mirroring
Scan to get "3uAirPlayer" App