Aug 05, 2020 Third-party security apps, like Malwarebytes for Mac, run in real time, and scan files and apps as you use them. If your antivirus doesn’t like a particular app, it might prevent you from opening it. You’ll either need to temporarily disable your antivirus or add an exception to circumvent this. Apple confirmed that it has suspended the conservative social media app Parler from the App Store, shortly after Google banned it from Google Play. The app, which became a home to Trump supporters. Oct 25, 2020 Step 1: With the App Store window open in the foreground, tap the Apple icon on the menu bar, and select 'Force Quit' or 'Force Quit App Store.' That will launch the 'Force Quit Applications' menu.
By default security settings of Mac does not allow apps by unknown developers not downloaded from app store to be opened by double clicking on it. Here is the error you get when you open an app by double clicking on it:
To fix this are there are two solutions:
Change allow apps downloaded security preferences
You can go to “System Preferences” > “Security & Privacy” and then change Apps downloaded from to “Anywhere” as shown below:
Note that you may have to click the lock icon to make changes to preferences. This is not a recommended method though as it may lead to accidental installation of random apps.
Allow specific app from unknown developer
This is preferred method from security perspective. Just right click on the app icon and click open as shown below:
This will give us option to open the app even if it is from unknown developer as shown below:
Now click on open to run the app. This app can second time be run by double clicking on the icon also.
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The iOS 12 finally comes with many exciting new features and improvements. Updating to iOS 12/11/10 is just great, but there will always be someone who meets problems while/after updating. In the comment column, we find someone complaining apps couldn’t be downloaded.
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“I also cannot download any new apps as the App Store will just let it sit there with the download thing and it doesn’t download at all and I also can’t update any apps.”
– from Jaeden
Actually, “App Store not working” is too general which might include App Store not loading (cannot connect to App Store, App Store blank), App Store won’t download/update apps, App Store search not working, etc.
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To fix App Store problems, this post offers 4 basic tips as below:
1. Check Network Connection
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Make sure you have connected your iPhone or iPad to the Internet via Wi-Fi or Cellular. If you haven’t, you may get a blank App Store or be informed “cannot connect to App Store” on the screen after you run the application. Sometimes, an unstable Internet connection will result in a slow speed to download and update apps, and cannot use Search on App Store.
1. Reconnect to Internet
You can try to reconnect your device to Cellular by going to Settings > Cellular. If you are using Wi-Fi, you can go to Settings > Wi-Fi. If Wi-Fi shows normal but you cannot use Safari and App Store, you can check whether your wireless router is connected to the Internet.
2. Change DNS Settings
If instant messaging service, such as WhatsApp, works well but webpages cannot be opened on App Store or Safari, you may need to change DNS settings on your iPhone: Settings > Wi-Fi > Tap “i” button to the right of the router name > Scroll down to set DNS to be “8.8.8.8”.
3. You’d Better Not Use VPN
VPN is always slow in speed and not that stable. So if you are going to download or update apps on App Store, you are not advised to use a VPN.
4. Reset Network Settings
Of course, you can try to reset Wi-Fi, Cellular and VPN network settings to default by going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Notice that your password info will be cleaned in this method, which means you should type the password to login Wi-Fi.
2. Restart Your iOS Device
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To fix your App Store problem, you can try to power off your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and refresh all processes on your device by pressing “Power” button and then sliding to power off. If you App Store freezes, a force restore on your device would help you out. To force restore an iOS device, you should press and hold on both of “Power” and “Home” for 15 seconds, after that, turn on your iPhone again.
3. Free Up Storage on Device
“Not Enough Storage” always prevents you from downloading new apps and results in some “Waiting Apps” on your iOS device. If you cannot update or download apps on iPhone iPad App Store, you can try to check whether your device has enough space for the apps or games that you are going to download.
To check Storage Usage in iOS 12/11, you can go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. And if there is almost no space, you may need to free up your iOS 12/11.
4. Clear Cache on App Store
When your App Store is running slower than before and always shows you some outdated apps after updating to iOS 12/11/10, you can try to clear caches to remove all outdated info and speed up your App Store. To clear caches on App Store, you can tap any tab of Featured, Top Charts, Explore, Search and Updates 10 times on the bottom menu after you run App Store on your iPhone iPad.
The Bottom Line
After going through all of the above tips, you may still not fix your App Store problem. In this situation, you can report this to Apple and patiently wait for bug fix in the next iOS update, or you can post them on the comment section for a response from our readers. And you are also welcome to share your idea about fixing App Store not working problem.
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