- iOS 11 Stuck Problems
- iOS 11 Update Problems
by Jenefey AaronUpdated on 2020-03-13 / Update for iOS 11
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“I tried to download an app from App Store after upgrading my iPhone 6 to iOS 11/12/13, I press my Touch ID to allow the downloading, then it began loading on my screen, but 15 minutes later, the iPhone app still stuck at installing. I try to reinstall, but the problem still occurs. Is there anything else I can do about it? I’ll deeply appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.”
Have you ever tried to manually download or update an app from App Store on supported iPhone/iPad/iPod touch but it just gets stuck at installing and never finish? According to a research in a hot thread of Mac Rumors Forum, there are almost 87.3% users who have voted the same issue. Given that truth, it is not surprising that iOS 12/11 app stuck on installing/loading/waiting in iPhone 6(Plus)/6s(Plus). For this circumstance, how to timely unstick the application installation stuck on iOS 12 and iOS 11, is the main idea of this topic.
There are many factors that could associated with this problem. The only thing I am sure is that no matter what they are, we can always attempt several regular and simple workarounds firstly, for instance:
- Reboot Your iPhone
- Reset All Settings in iPhone
- Close background apps
- Sign out and into Apple Store
- Check network settings or wireless network
- Wait for 10 minutes
- Restore iPhone (the last to try)
If you are sure that a bunch of methods are none of help, there are still other things you can check to fix iPhone and iPad apps that hang up while downloading, installing and waiting. Keep reading elaborated approaches as below.
Method 1. Delete Problematic iOS 11/12 App on iPhone 6(+)/6s(+)
App stuck on 'Installing…' on your home screen? To clear up the out-of-use app from your iPhone is the first measure. If iOS system won't allow you to get rid of the app from Home screen, alternatively, you can remove it from Manage Storage. Here's how to fix that frustrating freeze.
Step 1. Navigate to Settings, scroll down 'General' and then enter it, then click 'Storage & iCloud Usage' option.
Step 2. Click on the 'Manage Storage' under the 'Storage' selection.
Step 3. Seek your disordered app and then tap on it.
Step 4. Click the 'Delete App' button with red font and then confirm it.
Step 5. Access the App Store in iPhone 6 and reinstall the formerly stuck app.
Method 2. Reinstall iOS 11/12 App with iTunes
How to fix Apple iPhone 6 Apps stuck on 'Waiting' status during download, install and update processes? Now that something is wrong to download or upgrade app, then you might as well try to do that in iTunes. Here is a suggested workaround that enables you to fix iOS 11/iOS 12 app stuck in 'installing' status by using iTunes.
1. Launch iTunes on Windows/Mac and then connect your iPhone 6.
2. Tap the icon of your iPhone on the top-left side in iTunes.
3. Choose 'Back Up Now' button to backup data.
4. After it is finished, click 'Apps' under 'On My Device' on the left menu.
5. Search for the app that is stuck at installing. Click 'Remove' button on the right of the App icon to delete the incomplete app. Then click 'Sync' and then 'Done' button on the bottom of the interface.
6. After that, go to App Store in iTunes to search for the app and download it. If you lose data, no worries, because you have backed up before deleting it.
Method 3. Fix iOS 11/12 App Stuck on Installing with Tenorshare ReiBoot
Apps won't download, install, update or uninstall after iOS 11 or iOS 12 update? If the above solutions don't work at all, you could try to use Tenorshare ReiBoot, which is a totally free way to fix a myriad of common iOS devices stuck issues with just 1-click on Windows or Mac platform, including the model of iPhone X/8/8 Plus/7/. and the version of iOS 12/11/10,etc. Now let's follow these outlined steps as below and enjoy the simple process.
1) Launch Tenorshare ReiBoot after downloading and installing. Then connect your iPhone 6 to computer via USB cable. Click 'Trust your computer' if it pops up a window in iPhone.
2) Click 'Enter Recovery Mode' button to let your iPhone enter recovery mode.
3) Hit 'Exit Recovery Mode' option to exit iPhone recovery mode just with one click.
4) After a moment, go to the App Store in iPhone to download your app again.
Video Guide about How to Use Tenorshare ReiBoot
That's it! Which measure about how to fix iPhone apps stuck at 'Waiting' during installation is working for you? Are you successful at repairing stuck iOS 11/12 app upon installation? Be sure to share with us in the comments below. By the way, if you are interested in learning more tricks about iOS 11 or iOS 12 problems and fixes, check out this page effortlessly. Thanks for reading.
App Icon
Every app needs a beautiful and memorable icon that attracts attention in the App Store and stands out on the Home screen. Your icon is the first opportunity to communicate, at a glance, your app’s purpose. It also appears throughout the system, such as in Settings and search results.
Embrace simplicity. Find a single element that captures the essence of your app and express that element in a simple, unique shape. Add details cautiously. If an icon’s content or shape is overly complex, the details can be hard to discern, especially at smaller sizes.
Provide a single focus point. Design an icon with a single, centered point that immediately captures attention and clearly identifies your app.
Design a recognizable icon. People shouldn’t have to analyze the icon to figure out what it represents. For example, the Mail app icon uses an envelope, which is universally associated with mail. Take time to design a beautiful and engaging abstract icon that artistically represents your app’s purpose.
Keep the background simple and avoid transparency. Make sure your icon is opaque, and don’t clutter the background. Give it a simple background so it doesn’t overpower other app icons nearby. You don’t need to fill the entire icon with content.
Use words only when they’re essential or part of a logo. An app’s name appears below its icon on the Home screen. Don’t include nonessential words that repeat the name or tell people what to do with your app, like 'Watch' or 'Play.' If your design includes any text, emphasize words that relate to the actual content your app offers.
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Don’t include photos, screenshots, or interface elements. Photographic details can be very hard to see at small sizes. Screenshots are too complex for an app icon and don’t generally help communicate your app’s purpose. Interface elements in an icon are misleading and confusing.
Don’t use replicas of Apple hardware products. Apple products are copyrighted and can’t be reproduced in your icons or images. In general, avoid displaying replicas of devices, because hardware designs tend to change frequently and can make your icon look dated.
Don’t place your app icon throughout the interface. It can be confusing to see an icon used for different purposes throughout an app. Instead, consider incorporating your icon’s color scheme. See Color.
Test your icon against different wallpapers. You can’t predict which wallpaper people will choose for their Home screen, so don’t just test your app against a light or dark color. See how it looks over different photos. Try it on an actual device with a dynamic background that changes perspective as the device moves.
Keep icon corners square. The system applies a mask that rounds icon corners automatically.
App Icon Attributes
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All app icons should adhere to the following specifications.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | PNG |
| Color space | sRGB or P3 (see Color Management) |
| Layers | Flattened with no transparency |
| Resolution | Varies. See Image Size and Resolution |
| Shape | Square with no rounded corners |
App Icon Sizes
Every app must supply small icons for use on the Home screen and throughout the system once your app is installed, as well as a larger icon for display in the App Store.
| Device or context | Icon size |
|---|---|
| iPhone | 180px × 180px (60pt × 60pt @3x) |
| 120px × 120px (60pt × 60pt @2x) | |
| iPad Pro | 167px × 167px (83.5pt × 83.5pt @2x) |
| iPad, iPad mini | 152px × 152px (76pt × 76pt @2x) |
| App Store | 1024px × 1024px (1024pt × 1024pt @1x) |
Provide different sized icons for different devices. Make sure that your app icon looks great on all the devices you support.
Mimic your small icon with your App Store icon. Although the App Store icon is used differently than the small one, it’s still your app icon. It should generally match the smaller version in appearance, although it can be subtly richer and more detailed since there are no visual effects applied to it.
Spotlight, Settings, and Notification Icons
Every app should also provide a small icon that iOS can display when the app name matches a term in a Spotlight search. Additionally, apps with settings should provide a small icon to display in the built-in Settings app, and apps that support notifications should provide a small icon to display in notifications. All icons should clearly identify your app—ideally, they should match your app icon. If you don’t provide these icons, iOS might shrink your main app icon for display in these locations.
| Device | Spotlight icon size |
|---|---|
| iPhone | 120px × 120px (40pt × 40pt @3x) |
| 80px × 80px (40pt × 40pt @2x) | |
| iPad Pro, iPad, iPad mini | 80px × 80px (40pt × 40pt @2x) |
| Device | Settings icon size |
|---|---|
| iPhone | 87px × 87px (29pt × 29pt @3x) |
| 58px × 58px (29pt × 29pt @2x) | |
| iPad Pro, iPad, iPad mini | 58px × 58px (29pt × 29pt @2x) |
| Device | Notification icon size |
|---|---|
| iPhone | 60px × 60px (20pt × 20pt @3x) |
| 40px × 40px (20pt × 20pt @2x) | |
| iPad Pro, iPad, iPad mini | 40px × 40px (20pt × 20pt @2x) |
Don’t add an overlay or border to your Settings icon. iOS automatically adds a 1-pixel stroke to all icons so that they look good on the white background of Settings.
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TIP If your app creates custom documents, you don't need to design document icons because iOS uses your app icon to create document icons automatically.
User-Selectable App Icons
For some apps, customization is a feature that evokes a personal connection and enhances the user experience. If it provides value in your app, you can let people select an alternate app icon from a set of predefined icons that are embedded within your app. For example, a sports app might offer icons for different teams or an app with light and dark modes might offer corresponding light and dark icons. Note that your app icon can only be changed at the user’s request and the system always provides the user with confirmation of such a change.
Provide visually consistent alternate icons in all necessary sizes. Like your primary app icon, each alternate app icon is delivered as a collection of related images that vary in size. When the user chooses an alternate icon, the appropriate sizes of that icon replace your primary app icon on the Home screen, in Spotlight, and elsewhere in the system. To ensure that alternate icons appear consistently throughout the system—the user shouldn't see one version of your icon on the Home screen and a completely different version in Settings, for example—provide them in the same sizes you provide for your primary app icon (with the exception of the App Store icon). See App Icon Sizes.
For developer guidance, see the setAlternateIconName method of UIApplication.
NOTE Alternate app icons are subject to review by App Review and must adhere to the App Store Review Guidelines.