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Why can't my iPad install an app? Is it because of my Apple ID?

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Maybe it's because you don't have that much space. Or it could be your Apple ID. Try updating your Apple ID or maybe clean your iPad. Or maybe update your iPad. Another answer is to turn everything off, then on again, as this refreshes it.

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I tried to download a free app by double clicking Get, but nothing happened. What do I do?

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Check your home screen -- if it's not there, try going to the AppStore and pressing Open. If that doesn't work, try rebooting your iPad/iPod/iPhone/ (iPhone/iPod/iPad, hold the power switch (top right corner) until you get the "slide to power off text appear, then slide. When there is nothing on your screen, press the power switch until you get the Apple logo. Once you get the slide to unlock screen, try downloading it.

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How do I uninstall an App?

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Hold down the home button. The apps will start shaking and have little red X's on them. Click the X to uninstall.

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My iPad will download everything but Instagram. Why might this be?

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It may be stuck on a software update, or needs an update to Instagram. Something also may be wrong with the restrictions. Contact Instagram or Apple for more advice.

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Where is the Scabble game I purchased from the App Store?

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If you can't locate your app, try swiping left. You'll eventually come across the app, since its location is contingent on how much space you have on each subsequent screen after the home page. Alternatively, you can swipe down from the middle of the iPad's screen to activate the search function, then type in your app's name.

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What should I do if I can't get an app to load?

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First, you should check to see if the app is updated in the App Store. If your app is up to date, try turning off your iPad and then restarting it. Finally, you can delete and re-download the app. There's a possibility the app is broken, too--often times, when an app stops running, it's because of a developer issue or a software update, so you should definitely wait for an appropriate app update to fix it.

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Can I install with no password?

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You need to download apps with an Apple ID, which requires you to make a password.

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How do I share apps between iPads?

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Since your apps are linked to your iCloud account, all you need to do is sign into your other iPad/iPhone with the same iCloud account that you used on the first one. The easiest way to do this is by using the same Apple ID for every iOS platform that you have.

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How can I install a printer to an Apple A7?

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An apple a7? Perhaps you mean a iPhone 5c or a iPad Air. Just open print and then find printer then press print. If your printer does not support air print, then you can't use it and you should upgrade.

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How do I download free games on my iPad?

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Go to the App Store. Whatever apps have 'Get' next to them instead of 'Buy', are free apps. If you tap on a app that you're not sure about, it'll confirm that you want buy or download the app. If you want a specific app, search for it using the store's 'search' bar and after searching, look for the price range section on the top of your iPad's screen. Mark it to only look for free apps with that name.

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