SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Install a new app
Find and safely download an app from the App Store.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 7
Open the App Store
Tap the blue App Store icon.
App Store is the blue icon in the lower half of this Home Screen.
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STEP 1
Open the App Store
Tap the blue App Store icon.
App Store is the blue icon in the lower half of this Home Screen.
STEP 2
Open Search
Tap the magnifying glass beside Arcade at the top.
The App Store navigation is across the top on this iPad.
STEP 3
Type the app name
Tap the search field and type the name of your app.
The search field is below the top navigation.
STEP 4
Run your search
Tap the blue magnifying-glass key on the keyboard.
The example searches for Chess. Use the name of your own app.
STEP 5
Choose the correct app
Check the app name and developer, then tap the result you want.
The example Chess.com result is on the right. A sponsored result marked Ad is on the left.
STEP 6
Check and download
Check the developer and price. Tap Get for a free download, or only tap a price if you want to buy the app. Follow the iPad’s confirmation prompt.
Get is beneath the app name. In-app purchases or subscriptions may still cost money. The confirmation prompt is not pictured.
STEP 7
Open your app
Wait for the download to finish, then tap Open.
Open has replaced Get, showing that the example app is installed.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.