Unable to update app store apps

[jpolopski]

For about a week, I have been unable to update any apps on my iPhone 3GS (running FW 3.1.3). When I go into the app store and click on the blue "update" button, it changes to a green "install" button. If I tap "install", it switches back to the "update" button. This cycle repeats itself over and over.

If I erase the app from my phone, I am able to re-download it without issue. I can also install new apps on the phone.

At first, I though this was a problem with my phone resulting from the jailbreaking process. However, my nephew has a stock (non-jailbroken) iPod touch running iOS 3.1.2. He is having the exact same problem I am.

Is anyone else on iOS 3.x having the same problem? I have searched threads both here and at apple's web site. I could not find anyone talking about this on modmyi, however I did find the following on apple's site.

Apple - Support - Discussions - Apps won't update ...

Thanks.

[mariahorn]

Same thing with me. 3gs, 3.1.3. New thing I haven't noticed is a little plus sign in the upper left corner of the update button. No luck finding answers on google. I have respringing and rebooted with no change.

[Tazz229]

Try searching for the updates in iTunes update them there then sync your phone.


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[Dkl]

Same problem here - anyone know how to fix? I don't like the idea of having to update my apps through iTunes on my computer....

[DRFP]

For most apps you need IOS 4.0 at least now, that is probably the problem

You see Apple forces the IOS upgrades

Many updates to programs have the need for a newer IOS programed into them on the update.

[Dkl]

I thought that as well but I'm able to uninstall then reinstall the app, it's just the update functionality that no longer works

[Davidb2127]

I have the 3GS on 4.2.1 jailbroken with Greenpoisen and the same thing is happening.
When I try to install or reinstall an app or apps from my iphone it says "this has been already downloaded...you can connect to iTunes with your computer" (paraphrase). Then when I connect to iTunes on the computer (updated and also reset history) it starts to sync the apps but after finishing it says "there was a problem with installing the following apps" and lists all of them and does not install them.

This is obviously a real problem and I believe it's not user error as far as something we are missing that is simple.

Please anyone if they know how to fix or the reasons why, would really appreciate the feedback.