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How to Force Refresh the iOS App Store

How to Force Refresh the iOS App Store

Posted December 31, 2015 at 6:30pm by iClarified · 38965 views
These are instructions on how to force refresh the iOS App Store. You may need to do this if the app has stuck pending updates or is otherwise performing abnormally.

Step One
Launch the App Store from your SpringBoard.
How to Force Refresh the iOS App Store

Step Two
Tap any icon in the tab bar 10X.
How to Force Refresh the iOS App Store


This will force the application to refresh.
How to Force Refresh the iOS App StoreHow to Force Refresh the iOS App Store


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Bigeyedphish23
Bigeyedphish23 - January 2, 2016 at 7:38am
It also works on the iTunes App
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M&M
M&M - January 1, 2016 at 11:57am
LOOOL! I didn't believe it, but it works! OMG, Apple!
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King Rollo
King Rollo - January 1, 2016 at 10:23am
Helpful tip!
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Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson - December 31, 2015 at 10:17pm
I did not know that.
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