Apps stuck on 'Loading' or 'Waiting' after restoring your iPhone
Apps stuck after a restore are waiting for installation to finish in the background. Wait 15 minutes with your phone on WiFi and plugged in. Most fix themselves. If one still doesn't work, delete it and download it fresh from the App Store.
When you restore an iPhone from a backup, the apps need to reinstall themselves. This happens in the background, sometimes slowly, and some apps look frozen while they're really just downloading and setting up. If an app stays stuck for more than 20 minutes, the installation has failed and you need to delete it and reinstall it from the App Store.
- ✓Keep your iPhone on WiFi during the restoration process
- ✓Keep your iPhone plugged into power while apps are installing
- ✓Stay patient and wait at least 20 minutes before troubleshooting
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Force quitting an app that's still installing. This cancels the installation and causes the stuck state
- Deleting other apps to make space while the install is in progress. Wait for the install to finish or timeout first
Signs you need professional help
- If the app is still stuck after you've waited 20 minutes and reinstalled it fresh, or if multiple apps are stuck and waiting isn't helping, give us a call and we'll investigate whether it's a network or download issue.
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