Apps stuck on downloading after migration to new iPhone 16 Pro

Make sure you have a good connection to the Internet. Have you tried using a computer connected to an Ethernet cable?

Read this document if you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad --> If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

If the first 5 don't help, use the last one, contact Apple.

Refer to this page for Apple Support features ➔ Contact - Official Apple Support

Select from the presented options until you find a solution for your issue, or see if there is a chat or phone call contact method offered lower on the page (you sometimes have to narrow down the options multiple times before this is shown). If you do not see your issue, keep experimenting with any series of selections until you reach one that offers a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.

This support article has various country telephone numbers for contacting Apple for support and service ➔ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support For some countries look under “Other” listing at the end of each region. Not every country has telephone support.

When transitioning from one iPhone to another, it's essential to note that the actual applications don't seamlessly transfer between devices. Instead, what is transferred is the app data, accompanied by links redirecting to the respective apps on the App Store.

Important Points to Remember:

1. App Data, Not Entire Apps: While Quick Start transfers app data, it doesn't transfer the entire app itself. After the transfer, your new iPhone will automatically download the compatible versions of those apps from the App Store.
2. App Compatibility: If an app is no longer available in the App Store or isn't compatible with the new iPhone's iOS version, the transferred app data won't be usable.
3. Content Not Transferred: Quick Start doesn't transfer certain types of content, including:
   1. iTunes and App Store purchases (like music or ebooks)
   2. PDFs downloaded directly to Apple Books
   3. Content synced from iTunes (like imported music or videos)
   4. Data already stored in iCloud (like photos, messages, or contacts)
   5. Data synced to email accounts (contacts, reminders, notes, calendars)
   6. Specific settings like Face ID/Touch ID, Apple Pay information, Apple Mail data, and Apple Music data.

By understanding these details, you can make informed decisions about transferring your data to your new iPhone using Quick Start.

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