How to fix slow iTunes and App Store downloads on iOS Device

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This article will show you fix slow iTunes and App Store downloads on iOS. Even if you have a good internet connection, apps may sometimes take a long time to download on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. In this article, we’ll talk about some of the reasons why your App Store downloads might not work the way you want them to, as well as some steps you can take to fix the problem.

A stable and fast Internet connection is needed to do things like watch and download movies, play games, use cloud storage, and so on. Slow downloading is not only frustrating, but it also makes it harder to get things done. If you want to know more information about this Visit Official Apple Support site.

There are a number of things that affect how fast you can download on your Mac. Slowness and performance problems can be caused by your Internet link type, an old web browser, your internet plan, or technical problems with your device. Also, apps that run in the background can slow down your link.

Ways to fix slow iTunes and App Store downloads on iOS

Try a different Internet connection

Stream a video from YouTube or load different web pages to test your Internet link. Then try again to download something from iTunes or the App Store by connecting your device to a different Internet connection. That could mean that iPhone users have to move from cellular to Wi-Fi or vice versa. But if you move to cellular data, be aware that your cell provider may charge you more.

Mac users can use their phones to connect to a personal hotspot. Or move so you can connect to a different Wi-Fi network.
If the trouble goes away, you should get in touch with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If iTunes or the App Store are taking a long time to download, it could be because of how fast your Internet connection is.

Restart your router

Follow the steps for your device to restart your router. If you’ve changed anything, you might also want to set it back to the original settings. After giving the router time to start up again, try downloading again.

Change your DNS settings

How your computer connects to the Internet depends on how your DNS settings are set up. It can make your link faster, safer, or less visible to others. A bad DNS could also do the opposite of all of those things to your link. On the other hand, users who have already switched to a private DNS should switch back to the settings that were set by their ISP. Most of the time, look for “[Your ISP] + DNS” to find these settings.

Change DNS settings on an iPhone

1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the blue i button next to your current network.
3. Under DNS tap the Configure DNS button.
4. Choose to manually select your DNS servers and enter one of the following options:
   1. Google Public DNS: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
   2. OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220
   3. Or your specific ISP’s DNS settings.
5. Tap Save in the top right after changing your DNS.

Change DNS settings on Mac

1. From the menu bar, go to Apple > System Preferences… > Network.
2. In the sidebar, click on your current network connection.
3. Click Advanced… in the bottom right of the window.
4. Go to the DNS tab.
5. Use the + and – buttons under DNS Servers to change your settings to one of the following options:
   1. Google Public DNS: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
   2. OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220
   3. Or your specific ISP’s DNS settings.
6. Click OK then click Apply.

Pause and resume the download

Try stopping the download and starting it again, no matter what it is: an app, a movie, a software update, or something else. If that doesn’t work, stop the download and start it again from the beginning.

Pause an app download on iPhone

1. Find the downloading app on your iPhone home screen.
2. Tap the app to pause or resume the download.
3. If possible on your iPhone, force touch the app and choose to Prioritize Download.

Pause an app download on Mac

1. Use one of the following methods to open Launchpad on your Mac:
   1. Press the Launchpad shortcut (F4) on your keyboard or touch bar.
   2. Open the Launchpad app from Finder, Spotlight, or the Dock.
   3. Pinch four fingers together on the trackpad.
2. Find the app you are downloading in Launchpad.
3. Click the app icon to pause or resume the download.

Sign out and sign back in again

Sign out of iTunes and the App Store on your computer, then sign back in. This stops all downloads, so you’ll have to start them all over again from the beginning. But it’s a good way to deal with slow iTunes download speeds for movies and apps.

Sign out of iTunes and the App Store on an iPhone

1. Go to Settings > iTunes and App Store.
2. Tap your Apple ID, then choose Sign Out.

Sign out of iTunes and the App Store on a Mac

1. Open iTunes on your Mac.
2. From the menu bar, go to Account > Sign Out.
3. Now open the App Store on your Mac.
4. From the menu bar, go to Store > Sign Out.