Questions tagged [apple-store]
The stores operated by Apple Retail as well as the online, and custom stores for education, business and/or enterprise.
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Return vs. AppleCare
I received a set of AirPods Pro for Christmas. I've noticed the right AirPod produces noise almost like a white noise machine whenever I put it in Transparency Mode. It's distractingly lopsided. ...
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Are users on iPhone 5 (iOS 10) able to see new apps on the App Store?
We're an app developer and want to ask if iPhone 5 users (who cannot upgrade to iOS 11) are able to see newer apps or updated apps on the App Store that has been made 64-bit compliant.
Can they see ...
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Is there a service to search for iOS/Android apps with less than X amount of reviews?
I am basically looking for games in the app store with less than 500 reviews. Anyone know if there are any websites/services to accomplish this?
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MacOS Catalina not able to download from the AppStore
First of all I went through all the similar questions in order to check if it matches with any existing question but it doesn't so I am raising this one.
Here is the problem:
I can see MacOS Catalina ...
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Do prices of older iPhones decrease after the release of a new model?
I want to buy an iPhone 8. However, in a few days new iPhone 11 will be released. Can I expect older models to become cheaper at that moment or soon afterwards? Or does the price drop happen before ...
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Can a minor attend a Genius Bar appointment alone?
Can someone under 18 attend a Genius Bar appointment alone, if the device is in their name and they know the Apple ID details?
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App Store message in Japanese - what does it mean?
That's the message that always keeps popping up when I'm trying to update my game. I don't really understand Japanese so I would appreciate if someone could help me out with this.
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How to install unsupported apps in old iPhone 4 (iOS 7.1.2)
I've just recovered an old iPhone 4 with iOS 7.1.2 but it is almost unusable because pretty much every app that I need to install says it is unsupported.
How to give life to this phone installing ...
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How to get early feedback prior to the official submission to Apple
In a couple of weeks I plan to submit my App to Apple.
I have seen the new guidelines that came out a few days ago and I'm not entirely sure that I am compliant.
How can I get early feedback from ...
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How do I download the free Swift Programming Language book (Swift 5 Edition) from the Apple Books Store?
I'm wondering how to download The Swift Programming Language Book (Swift 5 Edition) from the Apple Books Store?
Easy using iPad or iPhone, but I'd really like to use the download on an alternate ...
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App for Instagram Videos/Stories download
I am interested in creating a mobile app for downloading videos/photos/stories from Instagram. The idea is simple: the users provide links of the instagram posts they wish to download and they ...
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Use iTunes credit to purchase items
I have redeemed several hundred dollars of iTunes money to my Apple account. Is there any any app(s) in the store that allow you to pay for something (at a high price of course, due to Apple’s fees) ...
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What are stored on the “KG” drive?
Last time my Mac had some startup problems and I went to the Genius Bar for a clean OS installation. The technician took out a hard drive called “KG” and booted my Mac from a recovery partition on it.
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On my Macbook Pro, iTunes keeps giving me a “sign in to the iTunes Store” popup (over 50 times).
I use iTunes just to back up my daughter's iPhone. I do not want to give it my Apple ID. When I start the program, I get a whack-a-mole series of popups. I have to click "cancel" many, many times ...
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Where to buy the Logitech crayon for educational iPad use?
I bought the new 2018 iPad for my son and I want to buy the crayon as well.
Except that it's not available anywhere I’ve searched (Apple and Amazon) and the blogs say its only available via schools:
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Is it possible to download an older version of an app if you purchased a newer one on a different phone using the same Apple ID?
I have an app that I want to download but it requires iOS 11.3 or higher. That app has been available since iOS 9 and older versions are compatible with 9 and 10.
Some apps which similarly require ...
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My keyboard on MacBook got stuck - do Apple Stores fix it without Apple Care?
The delete key on my MacBook (mid-2017 12' model) seems to have got stuck and often it won't respond to my pushing on the key.
So I temporarily swapped the delete key for the backslash but I rather ...
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Are old users eligible for introductory pricing?
We are introducing a free trial using the introductory pricing provided by Apple in StoreKit. The subscription has been available for a long time. My question is, if a user had subscribed before the ...
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Renewed Apple developer account with wrong credit card
I paid my Apple developer account membership (renew) order with my brothers credit card. What to do? Can I cancel this order and renew again with my credit card?
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Is it possible to have an Apple Genius replace my Fusion drive with an SSD in my iMac?
Can I take my iMac to an Apple store and have the Geniuses replace its Fusion drive with a pure SSD?
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Where can I get a small form factor security cables similar to the one that Apple Stores use for their iPhone?
I notice that iPhone antitheft cables that attach on the back side all take up a huge space on the back of the phone.
Are there small form factor ones? Is there a way to get the Apple Store sized ...
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App no longer on the app store
I have an issue with an app. I was forced to update my ios and now I can't open my favorite music app because it's no longer on the app store. I don't need it anymore, it's okay, I'll find another app....
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Apple Pay on Apple Online Store
How can I use Apple Pay to purchase something online from the Apple Store? I have the normal purchase options with credit card etc. I assume that Apple must support their own payment system?
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Add student status to Apple store app
I am a student who also has the iOS Apple Store App on their iPhone.
Is there a way in viewing and buying products with a student discount through the app or can I only use my student discount on ...
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Set availabily of application in App Store using an API
Is it possible to make an uploaded iOS application unavailable to download using an API just like Play Store ?
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Can I update the Version of El Capitan from the Apple Store, if I bought it from a 3rd Party?
I don't want to buy High Sierra, because some of my applications software won't work, if I do. So I bought a copy of 10.11 from a 3rd Party.
Can I get updates (10.11.2, 10.11.3, etc) from the Apple ...
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iOS app store guideline 3.1.4 content codes
Lately I submitted an app to the App Store, but unfortunately, it has been rejected because based on them it's not in compliance with guideline 3.1.4 content code.
The app is basically messaging app ...
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Unable to sign out of iCloud, sign in to App Store, or use iMessage. High Sierra
I am unable to sign in or out on iCloud or the App store. Whatever app I am using (Sys Prefs, App Store) loops endlessly. I can quit Prefs, but have to force quit the App Store. iMessage operates but ...
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Can I buy an Apple SIM card if I’m not a resident of the country where it's sold?
Can Apple SIM cards be freely purchased, or are they tied to having an address in one of the thirteen countries where they are sold? I noticed an article on Mac Rumors that headlines “Truphone's Apple ...
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Can I upgrade a previously purchased iPhone under the iPhone Upgrade Program?
I bought an iPhone 6s Plus from Apple a couple of years ago. Can I enroll in the iPhone Upgrade Program and upgrade it to an iPhone 8/X?
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Do I have to restart the Apple Store iOS app at 3:01 AM?
When the Apple Store goes down for maintenance in anticipation of a preorder about to go live, if I were to have the Apple Store iOS app open during that time, would the "We'll be back" screen ...
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How many times can I submit my app to iTunes Connect?
I recently have been submitting quite a few reviews to Apple, and I wondered if they might get annoyed with the amount of times an app is called for review. I have not approached this limit yet, but I ...
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How do I backup and restore my IPA app backups in iTunes 12.7?
Today, Apple released iTunes 12.7. Surprisingly for a point-release this version removes the iOS App Store and iOS app management features: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/09/12/apple-itunes-12-7-no-...
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Does Apple allow buying a new phone through its website the day it's released?
I am new to Apple and I am not sure how it does things with new phones, but I wanted to know if and when the next iPhone is released will it be made available on its website the day it's released?
I ...
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Do Apple Store Gift Cards Ever Expire?
I have an Apple Store Gift Card that was found in a drawer from 2009 (8 years ago). The associated papers said it was for $150. The scratch-off material covering the PIN had never been removed.
When ...
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Apple store Rejected app submit - Guideline 4.2.2 - Design - Minimum Functionality
Look at : https://forums.developer.apple.com/thread/76742
also others link have same problem no concrete answer.
What is a minimum native functionality ?
Many app's already have very similar ...
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iOS - Archive Upload Failed due to error -22421
I am unable to submit an iOS app to the App Store. It throws me
Archive Upload Failed due to error -22421
I am stuck with this issue since a week now.
Any help is appreciated.
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Install OS X recovery mode. Can't log in
Dusting off an old iMac and it was hanging at 50% progress bar during start up. Since I don't need anything on it I'm trying to reformat.
I've booted into recovery mode and erased the drive. Then ...
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Can I buy an unlocked iPhone in Japan?
I'm going to Japan (Tokyo, being more specific) on April, and I'd like to buy an iPhone there. I made some research and found mixed information about whether is possible to buy an unlocked iPhone 7 ...
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Should I reset my iPhone before getting my cracked screen fixed at the Genius Bar?
In an hour I am going to the Apple Store and get my cracked screen replaced or fixed. Since I still have time, should I restore my phone to factory settings first? I have already backed it up on my ...
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How do I buy a MacBook Pro with a Russian keyboard in United States [closed]
I am looking for a MacBook Pro MJLQ2RU, but there is no such model on store.apple.com. It's the same as MJLQ2LL but with a Russian/English backlit keyboard. I chatted with support, but they don't know ...
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Cant see Apple Store updates [duplicate]
My Apple Store notifies me that i have 4 updates, but when i go to the Updates tab i cant see anything.
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is an iPhone bought in the US compatible with Germany?
I'm travelling to the US soon and I would like to buy iPhone 7 (unlocked) from an Apple Store. However, I live in Germany.
Without AppleCare, can I go to to an Apple store here in Germany in case ...
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Is Apple education pricing only for university, not HS, students?
I'm not in university, but I am in high school.
Is this enough to qualify for the educational discounts that Apple offers?
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Why do Apple Store insist on decrypting FileVault to run diagnostics?
Much to my horror, my MacBook screen cracked the other day and had to be replaced. I took the machine to an Apple Store and a Genius checked it in for repair.
The Genius said that they would, ...
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Apple sells toys in their store? [closed]
I was thinking what intresting in their website and when i looked for everything i found toys! Heres a picture i noticed
Why would apple sell toys if they just are tech company
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When and how I will be paid in iTunes Connect Developer account?
For some months, I have on my account almost 16$, but I am not paid yet.
What should I do to receive those money from Apple?
What is the payment schedule?
How do I get paid by Apple for App sales?
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Access Genius Bar history and notes online?
I just had a Genius Bar appointment where the very helpful bartender(?) made some notes about the problem I was having. He said that the info would be emailed to me at my associated email address. I ...
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Will Apple Store employees activate my new iPhone?
I bought a SIM FREE( Unlocked) iPhone 6s from the Apple Store in Glendale the other day.
The reason I used more money to get the SIM free one is because I'm here in L.A for a little vacation, but I ...
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9.2 iPhone family sharing
I added my account to my uncles so now we're doing family sharing, I recently got an Apple iTunes card for 15$ and can't use it because when I try to purchase something it goes to his credit card info ...
