That means, app store not downloading apps, Not Loading Apps on search with app name on iPhone or iPad. After a long wait of time, Error cannot connect to the app store on screen. Follow the tricks to know the actual reasons and Make your App Store on iPhone, iPad as smooth as earlier.
Apple system status directly gives impact online services like the app store. But Apple’s Software ecosystem is very smart, Distributed Datacenter across the world gives very little downtime. Until that, you have to wait or re-check here on this page.
Note: This page is not using apple’s Data but showing up-to-date information only. and alternate ways to check the device-specific issue.
Among them, I have encountered that suddenly my app store is down after updating to iOS 15. It is a serious issue because whenever we want to download the app App Store is the best and fastest way. So it is necessary to get rid of the app store down on iPhone or iPad.
Here’s how you can fix app store down after updating to iOS in iPhone/iPad
There are so many reasons which can affect your App Store. Let’s see how you can fix this.
Fix 1: Check Network Connection
When your iPhone is connected to a poor internet connection or iPhone isn’t connected to any network then probably you will see a “cannot connect to app store” error. Therefore, at the very first instance when you encounter App Store down on iPhone/iPad, check your internet connection.
Go to Settings and then check in the Wi-Fi or Cellular Data section. If you have turned off cellular data for iTunes and App Store, enable it from the Settings > Cellular Data > App Store Turn on toggle to green.
Check Your Mobile/WiFi internet speed on online speed test tools:fast.com.
if the internet is okay, then check apple system status.
Fix 2: Check Apple System Status Online
Apple is sharing its system status online through the webpage online. that’s easy to know on Mobile or PC. Find your country-wise list and Check Apple’s server status or Maitanace information officially.
apple system status UK: https://www.apple.com/uk/support/systemstatus/
apple system status US: https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
apple system status canada: https://www.apple.com/ca/support/systemstatus/
apple system status Australia: https://www.apple.com/au/support/systemstatus/
apple system status Philippines: https://www.apple.com/ph/support/systemstatus/
apple system status Ireland: https://www.apple.com/ie/support/systemstatus/
apple system status Singapore: https://www.apple.com/sg/support/systemstatus/
apple system status nz: https://www.apple.com/nz/support/systemstatus/
apple system status India: https://www.apple.com/in/support/systemstatus/
apple system status Brazil: https://www.apple.com/br/support/systemstatus/
apple developer status: https://developer.apple.com/system-status/
Fix 2: Reset Network Settings [iPhone, iPad]
If you have a robust internet connection and still facing App Store down in iOS/iPadOS, then try this tip. Resetting Network Settings is found to be the best solution for internet-related errors.
iOS 15:-
- Step #1: Open up “Settings”.
- Step #2: Open “General” and then tap “Transfer or Reset iPhone”.
- Step #3: Lastly, tap “Reset” > “Reset Network Settings” > Enter your iPhone Lock passcode and Try afrer Reboot once.
iOS 14:-
- Step 1: In the Home Screen, tap “Settings”.
- Step 2: There, click on “General” and open “Reset”.
- Step 3: Finally, hit the “Reset Network Settings”.
All the Wi-Fi, VPN, and APN will be reset by this action, and you have to reconnect by entering the passcode again.
Fix 3: Restart your iPhone & Router
I would like to suggest; you must restart iPhone once in a week. Because it will clear out some load and will free up some space so that it can function properly and you don’t have to face such weird situations.
- For iPhone X:
Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button and slide the slider to shut down it. Press Side/Power button to turn on.
- For iPhone 6/7/8:
Press and hold the side button and slide the slider to turn off the iPhone.
- For Mac
Go to the Apple Logo from top Mac menu > Restart.
Fix 4: Free up some storage
Another thing causing the improper behavior of the App Store can be stored. If you are running out of storage, you can’t download applications from the app store. Here’s how you can check the storage on iPhone/iPad.
iPhone/iPad:-
Step 1: Open “Settings” and tap “General”.
Step 2: Locate About and check storage.
Mac:-
- Go to the Apple Logo from top mac menu > About this Mac.
- Select Storage Tab > Click on Manage Button to Free up space on Mac.
Fix 5: Clear Cache on App Store
Continues use of application creates additional files which we identify as a cache. You must delete cache, and I bet you will be amazed how much storage is consumed by cache if you are doing it for the first time. It is very simple to clear the cache on the app store, simple you have to launch the app store and then tap 10 times on bottom tabs such as Today, Games, Updates, Apps and Search.
Fix 6: Update the iOS/MacOS version
After so many iPhone user have encountered this issue and registered, their complained to Apple. There is a possibility that Apple has released a new update in which this bug is fixed. So you must check for the updates and if available then update it.
For iOS/iPadOS
Step 1: Go to “Settings”.
Step 2: Tap “General” and then “Software Update”. If you found a new version of iOS, then tap “Download and Install”.
For MacOS
- Go to the apple logo from top Mac menu > System Preferences.
- Software Update > Download and install update.
