This wikiHow teaches you how to re-download apps and music that you've. You can't re-download music from the App Store, but you can use iTunes to. Whenever a family member buys a new song or album, everyone else can download and enjoy it. Families can share movies and TV shows, too. Already have an App Store & iTunes or Apple Store Gift Card? ITunes on Facebook and Twitter. Family Sharing requires a personal Apple ID signed in to iCloud and iTunes. Music, movies, TV.
After you buy a song, album, movie, or TV show from the iTunes Store, your download might stop unexpectedly because of one of these issues:
- iTunes lost its connection to the Internet.
- iTunes quit before the download finished.
- Your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or computer restarted during a download.
- Your Internet connection was too slow.
- Another application, such as third-party security software or a firewall, blocked the download.
If you're a member of Apple Music, get help with iCloud Music Library instead. If you rented a movie, learn more about streaming and downloading rentals.
On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Open the iTunes Store app.
- On your iPhone or iPod touch, tap More at the bottom of the screen. Then tap Downloads.
On your iPad, tap Downloads.
You won't see Downloads unless you have items available to download or active or paused downloads. - If prompted, enter your Apple ID and password.
- Find the item that you want to restart, and tap the blue download arrow .
If you can't complete the download on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, download it in iTunes on your Mac or PC. Then sync it to your device.
If you still can't restart your downloads, get more help.
Itunes Can't Find Music Library
On a Mac or PC
- Open iTunes.
- If you're not signed in, sign in with your Apple ID.
- From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen or at the top of the iTunes window, choose Account > Check For Available Downloads.
- Enter your password, then press the Return or Enter key on your keyboard, or click View Account.
- Your downloads restart automatically.
If you still can't restart your downloads, get more help.
Can't Download Music From Itunes To Iphone
Get more help
If you still can't restart your downloads, try the steps below:
- Restart your iOS device or computer.
- Check for updates for your Mac or PC and install any software updates. Also, update any security software you might have, such as anti-virus, anti-malware, or firewall.
- If you use Wi-Fi for Internet access, use a different Wi-Fi network when you download. If you connect to a home network, restart your Wi-Fi router. Also, check for and install any firmware updates for your Wi-Fi router. Refer to your router manufacturer's website for information on how to update its firmware.
- Learn what to do if you can't connect to the iTunes Store.
Learn more
- Learn how to redownload music, movies, and TV shows.
- Learn how to turn on Automatic Downloads.
- Learn more about iTunes for Windows connectivity tests.