Search, Download and Install Applications from the App Store on iPhone 5

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Searching For Applications From The App-Store

Downloading, Installing and Opening Applications From The App-Store

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iPhone 5 is the fifth generation of Apple's very famous phone, the iPhone. The phone comes with a four-inch retina display and runs on an A6 processor chip. This is part of the VisiHow series on how to use the iPhone 5. The link to the mother VisiHow is here - Use iPhone 5

You can use the App Store application in order to download, install and open applications on your iPhone 5. This VisiHow will discuss how to search, download, install and open applications on your iPhone 5 using the App Store.

Follow the steps below to search for applications from the App Store:

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   You need to Access the App Store on iPhone 5

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   Featured

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   After opening the App Store, you will be taken to the "Featured" tab. This is where new and noteworthy applications are displayed. You can search for a desired application from the Featured tab.

   

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   Tap Chart

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   You can also use the "Tap Chart" tab to search for applications that are on the top lists.

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   Categories

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   The "Categories tab is a list of applications on the App Store based on their categories. You can tap on the "Categories" button (upper right) in order to search for applications organized by categories.

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   Search

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   You can search for application names by using the Search button. The Search button allows you to search for applications by their name or any desired term.  

   1. Tap on the "Search" button to start search by term.
      
   2. You will be taken to the search page. Tap on the search field provided.
      
   3. Enter your desired search term (application name, application type, etc.) and tap on "Search".

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   You will be shown a list of possible matches

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   Skim through the results by scrolling (swiping) left or right.

   

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Once you've searched for your desired application, you can now start downloading it by following the steps below:

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   Search for your desired Application in the App Store

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   Once you have chosen the desired application, tap on "FREE" button or the "Purchase Price" button (whichever applies) to start downloading the application

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3. 3
   Tap on the "Install App" button

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4. 4
   You will be prompted for an Apple password, enter it

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   If you have not setup an Apple Account on iPhone 5 yet, you will be asked to enter your Apple ID and password. You need to Make an Apple ID in order continue.

   

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   Wait for the application to finish installing

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   After installation is complete, tap on the "Open" button

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   Wait for the application to open

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   Some applications may ask you for permissions

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   1. Read the required permission and tap on "Don't Allow" (if you don't agree).
   2. Tap on "OK" if you do agree.
   3. Take note that for some applications, tapping on the "Don't Allow" button will prevent the application from functioning desirably.
      

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   The application will open

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    You can also access the application from the Home Screen

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• Internet connection is required to Search and Download applications.
• Some applications may also require internet connection while others do not require one.
• Data charges may be incurred if you are using your network's data connection.
• If WiFi connection is available, it is wise to utilize it.
• Make sure your battery is charged before downloading apps.

If you have problems with any of the steps in this article, please ask a question for more help, or post in the comments section below.

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