What could be the reason it's taking incredibly long to update apps?

[greatkeen]

iPhone 6 , iOS 9.2.1, almost a year using it, bought box pack and still no jail break or anything.

I am too fed up of apps taking so so long to update (meaning getting updated over Wi-Fi or data through App Store) .

Internet speed is good and performance all OK on all other endeavour. Just when there is an app that requires updating... It's a nightmare.

Guys, what could be the reason for it? Or is it like norm? Coming from long Android background and first iPhone.

 

[Rob Phillips]

Updating apps take incrediblely long

If you're talking about the time to actually download and install the update once you've started the update process the only things that come to mind for me are that you're low on storage space (solved by deleting things to free up space) or you're having a software issue (usually solved by booting into recovery mode restoring your device through iTunes).
In my personal experience with my 6 Plus, my current 6s Plus and my wife's 6s updates load very quickly. Even large updates are pretty fast.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Re: Updating apps take incrediblely long

A restore as new may help.

 

[greatkeen]

Updating apps take incrediblely long

To make my problem more clear... I am not talking about iOS software update.... I am talking about the installed 3rd party apps.... When they have an update from App Store, that update takes way too long to download despite net speed being good enough.

Restore may not be a solution in my case, as I have regularly been updating my iOS, and my problem has been pretty consistent since always.

I am thinking along the lines if there is some port or proxy settings I should change etc to merely speed up the app download process.

PS : I have about 40 GB space free so space isn't the problem.

 

[Just_Me_D]

Re: Updating apps take incrediblely long

To make my problem more clear... I am not talking about iOS software update.... I am talking about the installed 3rd party apps.... When they have an update from App Store, that update takes way too long to download despite net speed being good enough.

Restore may not be a solution in my case, as I have regularly been updating my iOS, and my problem has been pretty consistent since always.

I am thinking along the lines if there is some port or proxy settings I should change etc to merely speed up the app download process.

You can try resetting the "network settings".

Settings → General → Reset → "Reset Network Settings".

 

[greatkeen]

Re: Updating apps take incrediblely long

Reset network settings.... Will it effect any stored data?

 

[Just_Me_D]

Re: Updating apps take incrediblely long

Reset network settings.... Will it effect any stored data?

You will have to re-enter your Wi-Fi network's passcode and re-pair your Bluetooth devices. Other than that, nothing major is affected.

 

[anon(5719825)]

I am having this same problem on three iPhones. Storage space isn't the problem.

 

[Ledsteplin]

You will have to re-enter your Wi-Fi network's passcode and re-pair your Bluetooth devices. Other than that, nothing major is affected.

I reset network settings yesterday and it had no effect on my Bluetooth headset. It stayed paired.

 

[Just_Me_D]

Re: Updating apps take incrediblely long

I reset network settings yesterday and it had no effect on my Bluetooth headset. It stayed paired.

Oh okay, great!...

 

[Ledsteplin]

Re: Updating apps take incrediblely long

Oh okay, great!...

I wasn't sure since I had not used the headset. Checked it. Lol

 

[Just_Me_D]

Re: Updating apps take incrediblely long

I wasn't sure since I had not used the headset. Checked it. Lol

I didn't think Bluetooth pairing would be affected, but I put it in there just in case....

 

[Shawn Schrader]

i dont know if this is what your talking about but, i have apps that will update and it looks like there updating. Sometimes i dont cycle every screen but ill get to that screen a day later and its still showing that its in middle of update. It annoys the crud out of me and i havent figured out way get it to stop and you cant delete or re download it. apple support told me restore as new i did. They told me should get it checked out by them at store. only problem is dont have apple care have square trade :-X didnt get apple care because nearest apple store is almost two hours from me and i cannot drive.

 

[Ledsteplin]

i dont know if this is what your talking about but, i have apps that will update and it looks like there updating. Sometimes i dont cycle every screen but ill get to that screen a day later and its still showing that its in middle of update. It annoys the crud out of me and i havent figured out way get it to stop and you cant delete or re download it. apple support told me restore as new i did. They told me should get it checked out by them at store. only problem is dont have apple care have square trade :-X didnt get apple care because nearest apple store is almost two hours from me and i cannot drive.

When you have one like that, go to the icon on screen and tap the X to delete. It won't fully delete, so then go to Settings > General > Usage > Manage storage > scroll down to the App and tap > Tap delete. Then go back to the icon on screen and tap the X again. It should delete. Then go and download the app.

 

[greatkeen]

i dont know if this is what your talking about but, i have apps that will update and it looks like there updating. Sometimes i dont cycle every screen but ill get to that screen a day later and its still showing that its in middle of update. It annoys the crud out of me and i havent figured out way get it to stop and you cant delete or re download it. apple support told me restore as new i did. They told me should get it checked out by them at store. only problem is dont have apple care have square trade :-X didnt get apple care because nearest apple store is almost two hours from me and i cannot drive.

Yes pretty much the same problem you faced. It's annoying as hell specially if it's an app you use on frequent basis. So you restored ur phone and problem solved?

Though I rather first just restore my network settings as suggested above.... Just that the Wi-Fi I use... Don't remember it's password... What a lol.

Thanks guys for ur suggestions so far.

 

[Shawn Schrader]

When you have one like that, go to the icon on screen and tap the X to delete. It won't fully delete, so then go to Settings > General > Usage > Manage storage > scroll down to the App and tap > Tap delete. Then go back to the icon on screen and tap the X again. It should delete. Then go and download the app.

Apple suggested that to me problem is I can only move icon there is no X to delete and to other persons post I dunno how can multi quote posts but no I just been dealing with it restore did nothing that was apples other directions and problem is still there

 

[Ledsteplin]

Apple suggested that to me problem is I can only move icon there is no X to delete and to other persons post I dunno how can multi quote posts but no I just been dealing with it restore did nothing that was apples other directions and problem is still there

If it's a 3rd party app, there is an X. Press on the icon until they wiggle. Then you'll see the X.
Like here:

 

[Shawn Schrader]

If it's a 3rd party app, there is an X. Press on the icon until they wiggle. Then you'll see the X.
Like here:
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If it happens again soon I'll show you. I know how to delete apps I know about the X but when it does this where acts like its updating and then it just some reason doesn't there is no X. If this thread is still active when it happens again I'll post screen shot

 

[Shawn Schrader]

If it happens again soon I'll show you. I know how to delete apps I know about the X but when it does this where acts like its updating and then it just some reason doesn't there is no X. If this thread is still active when it happens again I'll post screen shot

Guess I spoke to soon didn't take much lol

 

[Ledsteplin]

Guess I spoke to soon didn't take much lol

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OK, so go to Settings, like I showed, and delete it there. Then go back to the screen and if any remnant is left, delete it. I have apps do this too. It's how I deal with them.