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User Guide of AnyTrans

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App Downloader

Whether you encounter the similar situations below?

“Can I download the apps from App store with AnyTrans?”

“How can I update and install apps from App Library to device?”

If you encounter the similar situations above, don’t worry, App Downloader function can help you. Please refer to the detailed instructions to search & download apps from App Store, update and install apps from App Library to device, and delete unwanted apps quickly and easily.

Compatibility of Computer System

Windows OS Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista (both 32bit and 64bit)
macOS macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and above

Supported Device Models

iOS All iOS Devices with iOS Version 5 and above

1. When using the Windows version of AnyTrans, you're supposed to download the iTunes on your computer to help detect iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. (iTunes 9.0 or above, including the latest iTunes.)

2. If you want to get more info about the tech specs, please refer to this page.

Differences between Trial Version & Activated Version

Benefits Trial Version Activated Version
App Downloader

Step 1.Download AnyTrans on Your Computer.

Before you start to download apps, get the tool downloaded onto your computer. Please make sure the network is stable while downloading and installing AnyTrans on your computer.

Step 2.Connect Your iOS Device to the Computer with the USB Cable.

After downloading and install AnyTrans on your computer successfully, then, launch AnyTrans on your computer and connect your device with USB cable.

Launch the AnyTrans on Your Computer

Launch the AnyTrans on Your Computer

Once your iOS device is detected, the main interface will display.

Connect Your iOS Device Successfully

Connect Your iOS Device Successfully

If AnyTrans is unable to recognize your iOS device, you can try to fix this issue by following troubleshooting steps:

① Please download the latest version of AnyTrans.

② Check whether your USB cable is loose. If it is, please reconnect it. If USB cable is broken, please give new one a try.

③ Reinstall iTunes.

④ Please log in your computer as Administrator account (For Windows Computer Only).

⑤ Please close anti virus software temporally.

⑥ If problem persists, please contact our Support Team for further help.

Step 3. Choose the App Downloader function to Manage Apps.

After you click App Downloader option, you will see the interface below.

App Downloader option to Manage Apps

App Downloader Option to Manage Apps

Please enter your Apple ID and the password that you have signed in App Store. Meanwhile, please make sure that the Internet connection is stable. Moreover, AnyTrans takes your privacy seriously and will never keep any record of your Apple account info or content at any time. Please just use it at ease.

Enter Apple ID and the Password toSign in App Store

Enter Apple ID and the Password toSign in App Store

1. If your Apple ID turns on two-factor authentication, please refer to this page to know how to get the verification code to sign in your Apple ID.

2. Currently, AnyTrans can support downloading iOS apps in App Store from United States, Japan, Spain, France, Germany, China, Spain, United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

In the search box, please type the name of the app you want to download. After clickingSearchbutton, it will show you the relative apps. Take WhatsApp for an example. Meanwhile, please make sure that the Internet connection is good.

Search App to Download

Search App to Download

Step 4. Download Apps that You Need.

To check the downloading process, please click“App Library” option. The time to download app varies based on the size of the files.

Click “App Library” to Check the Downloading Process

Click “App Library” to Check the Downloading Process

Step 5. Succeed to Download Apps.

After the download process is completed, you will see the interface as below. To transfer apps, you can click Add to add app from computer to App Library. You can also:

To PC: Transfer app from App Library to computer.

Install: Install apps to iOS device.

Refresh: Refresh the display on App Library screen.

Update: Update apps to the latest version.

Delete: Delete the unwanted app.

Succeed to Download Apps

Succeed to Download Apps

If you still have questions after reading this guide, please refer to FAQs page to check more solutions. Or you can contact our Support Team to get further help. We are here to help you!