Apps cannot be downloaded at this time

Note that will reset all network settings including your Wi-Fi passwords. I had tried many of the suggestions found here, as well as on discussions. Some suggestions recommended fiddling with wifi, resetting network settings and setting the DNS to 8. I couldn't imagine what most of those suggestions would have to do with the problem. But, I noticed that the common denominator to many suggestions revolved around networking.

So, it gave me the idea to try the VPN app on my phone. I tried that and Bingo! Just connecting to the VPN allowed me to complete the update.

I'm sure there are many VPN options. This is an iPhone 5S, by the way. Generally a hard reboot will fix that In my case, I just downgraded my iPad 2 to iOS 6. I tried all solution in the top 2 answers, as well as re-flashed iOS 6. Finally, I set up a VPN connection and was delighted that it began to download apps. I also set up an HTTP proxy and it also worked.

This should particularly be considered if your App Store region doesn't match your location see below. Sign up to join this community. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top. Stack Overflow for Teams — Collaborate and share knowledge with a private group. Create a free Team What is Teams?

Learn more. Asked 6 years, 2 months ago. Active 2 years, 5 months ago. Viewed k times. Improve this question. Yohiko Cannaway Yohiko Cannaway 1 1 gold badge 2 2 silver badges 4 4 bronze badges. Thread starter Jorg Start date May 9, Jorg New member. Joined Feb 14, Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Points 1. I was wondering if someone could help me with this: It started a few weeks ago that on both my iPhone and iPad I have problems downloading and updating apps.

I keep getting the error message "could not be downloaded at this time" with the options "done" or "retry". It doesnt happen all the time but it happens a lot. At first I thought it was the internet connection in the house but the same thing happens when I'm connected to the wifi at work or to the wifi at friends houses.

I restarted my iPhone 4 times once and then it finally worked. I cant do this all the time though. Is there a fix? Its just strange that it happens on both iPhone and iPad.

All other internet services work fine on both devices. Chances are you are in the wrong iTunes store. Scroll down to the bottom and make sure the country flag you see is the same one as where you are. Grottenolm New member. Joined Jul 15, Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 1. Same problem I've got the exact same issue. This App could not be downloaded at this time. Unable to Purchase. This App could not be purchased at this time. Please try again later. App update unavailable with this Apple ID.

Cannot connect to App Store — read this post. Cannot download this app is not compatible with your device. App Store asking for different Apple ID and password. Check Your Internet Connection This solution is pretty easy to perform. Check Date and Time Settings This is one of the simplest way to solve the problem of iPhone not downloading or updating apps. Next, select your Apple ID and tap on the Sign out option.

Accept when you receive a message telling you about new terms of service and enter your Apple ID and password again. Close running apps and restart the iPhone By tapping the Home Button two times, you can see the list of apps that are active and close them by swiping up.