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There are many apps in the market today. There are apps to make day-to-day living easier, apps to help in business or school, apps to make your device more fun to use, and apps to entertain. You can download apps from the App Store on your iPad, or you can sync apps using iTunes on your computer.

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    Ensure that you are connected to a network. In order to download apps from the App Store, you will need to either be connected to a wireless network or your cellular data plan. See this guide for details on connecting your iPad to a network.

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    Check that you are logged in with your Apple ID. You will need to have an Apple ID linked with your iPad in order to download apps from the App Store. You can check by opening the Settings app and selecting "iTunes & App Store". You should see your Apple ID at the top of the menu. If not, log in or create a new Apple ID.

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    Open the App Store. Locate the App Store icon on your iPad's home screen and tap on it to launch the App Store. You will be taken to the App Store main page.

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    Browse for applications that you want to have. Use the search bar if you want to find a specific application, or browse in the top apps if you need suggestions. Once you've found an app you like, tap on it to open the download page.

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    Read about the app. When you've selected an app, you will be shown a description and some screenshots. You can also read reviews from other users. Use this information to determine if the app is what you need.

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    Tap on the "Free" or "Price" button. If the app costs money, there will be a button indicating the price. If the app is free, the button will say "Free". Tap the price to confirm the purchase with the credit card associated with your Apple ID (or any gift card balance that you've redeemed). Once you've purchased the app, or tapped the "Free" button, the button will change to an "Install" button.

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    Install the app. Tap the "Install" button. The app will begin downloading to your iPad. You can monitor the progress by looking at the loading circle. Some apps are very large and can take a significant amount of time to download and install.

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    Open your new application. If you are still on the application's App Store page, you can tap the "Open" button that appears after the app has finished installing. Otherwise, the app will appear on your Home screen after it has finished installing, and can be opened from there.

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    Update iTunes. For the best and easiest connectivity, ensure that iTunes has been updated to the latest version. See this guide for details on updating iTunes.

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    Sign in with your Apple ID. You will need to be signed in with your Apple ID in order to make purchases or download free apps from the iTunes App Store. This will need to be the same Apple ID that is assigned to your iPad.

    • To sign in with your Apple ID, click Store → Sign In...

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    Connect your iPad to your computer. Your iPad comes with a USB cord; use it to connect your device to the computer. iTunes should automatically open when you plug your iPad to the computer; if not, run the iTunes program from your PC or Mac.

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    Get apps from the iTunes App Store. Click the "iTunes Store" button in the upper-right corner, or select Store → Home. Click the Apps tab at the top of the store to open the App Store.

    • You can search the store for specific apps, or browse the top app categories.
    • To get an app, click the "Free" or "Price" button on the app details page. If the app costs money, you will need to purchase it with the credit card associated with your Apple ID, or your gift card balance. Gift cards are not available in all countries.
    • Once you've purchased the app or clicked the "Free" button, you can download the app to your computer. Your new app will be automatically set to sync with your iPad.

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    Select your iPad from the Devices menu. You can manage which apps will be synced with your iPad. Your iPad will be listed in the "Devices" section of the sidebar. Select it to open your iPad settings. If you cannot see the sidebar, click View → Hide Sidebar.

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    Click the "Apps" tab. This will open the App Manager for your iPad. Ensure that the "Sync Apps" box at the top of the screen is checked.

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    Choose which apps you want to sync. Check each app that you want to sync to your iPad. Uncheck apps that you want to remove from your iPad. You can also drag and drop apps onto the simulated iPad screen, and rearrange the apps that are on it.

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    Sync your apps. Once you are satisfied with your app selection, click Apply at the bottom of the window. The apps will begin syncing with your iPad. You can monitor the sync process from the display at the top of the screen.[1]

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    Eject your iPad. Once the sync process is complete, right-click on your iPad in the "Devices" section of the sidebar. Select Eject. This will allow you to safely disconnect your iPad from your computer.

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