Apps stuck on 'Loading' or 'Waiting' after restoring your iPhone
Apps stuck after a restore are waiting for installation to finish in the background. Wait 15 minutes with your phone on WiFi and plugged in. Most fix themselves. If one still doesn't work, delete it and download it fresh from the App Store.
When you restore an iPhone from a backup, the apps need to reinstall themselves. This happens in the background, sometimes slowly, and some apps look frozen while they're really just downloading and setting up. If an app stays stuck for more than 20 minutes, the installation has failed and you need to delete it and reinstall it from the App Store. The fixes are simple and take just a few minutes.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Forcing quit an app that's still installing. This cancels the installation and causes the stuck state
- Deleting other apps to make space while the install is in progress. Wait for the install to finish or fail first
Signs you need professional help
- The app is still stuck after waiting 20 minutes and you've tried reinstalling it, Multiple apps are stuck like this and waiting doesn't help any of them
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