Apple has just released an update to iTunes which brings a surprising change. In addition to some minor tweaks, you will find that the App Store is no longer present. In addition, iTunes no longer even supports an app library, and you cannot sync apps (.ipa) to your iPhone or iPad using iTunes.
Run this iPhone management software on your PC, connect up your iPhone iPad or iPod touch via USB cable. Then click Apps Install, browse to your iOS apps folder on your computer, choose and install ipa files from computer to iPhone iPad or iPod touch without using iTunes.
For most users, this isn't a problem. They can continue to download apps and updates on their iOS devices. But many people have limited internet bandwidth, or even bandwidth caps, and if they have multiple iOS devices in their household - say, for example, a family with two children could have four or more devices - they'll be using up a lot of data to get apps and updates.
And some people store archives of apps, so they can play games, for example, that they don't have space to store on their iPhone or iPad, or reload certain apps that they only use for specific projects or at specific times of the year.
iMazing can help with this. You can use iMazing to download apps (.IPA) from the App Store to your computer. Any app that that you have already acquired with your Apple ID can be managed in iMazing's App Library.
Furthermore, while iTunes no longer displays apps, it hasn't deleted existing apps from your computer. You can import your downloaded .ipa files from iTunes to iMazing's library and install them in just a couple of clicks. And best of all, iMazing's free version comes with all these app management features fully unlocked!
Here's how to download and install apps to an iPhone or iPad if you have iTunes 12.7 or later:
- Install and launch iMazing.
- Select your iPhone or iPad.
- Click Manage Apps.
- Read our article How to Manage and Download Apps (.ipa) without iTunes for more details.
? If you want to import apps downloaded from iTunes in iMazing's library, .ipa files are stored in the Mobile Applications folder that is inside the iTunes Media folder on your computer. On a Mac, this is found in the /Music/iTunes/iTunes Media folder inside your home folder (that's the one with the house icon and your user name). On Windows, it's found in C:UsersusernameMy MusiciTunesiTunes Media.
Before you begin
Download and install iMazing on your Mac or PC computer
Part 1. How to Install Apps on iPhone without iTunes
If you want to install apps on iPhone without iTunes, you can take advantage of the third-party iPhone manager programs. There are several programs available for you to finish the task, and dr.fone - Phone Manager (iOS)iPhone Transfer is the best solution for you to manage your iPhone apps and the multimedia files. This program is used for managing files on iPhone, iPad, iPod and Android devices, and it helps you to get rid of the sync of iTunes. This part will introduce how to install apps on iPhone without iTunes in detail.
dr.fone - Phone Manager (iOS)
Transfer, manage your Apps on iPhone without iTunes
- Transfer, manage, export/import your music, photos, videos, contacts, SMS, Apps etc.
- Backup your music, photos, videos, contacts, SMS, Apps etc. to computer and restore them easily.
- Transfer music, photos, videos, contacts, messages, etc from one smartphone to another.
- Transfer media files between iOS devices and iTunes.
- Fully compatible with the latest iOS version (iPod devices also supported).
How to Install Apps on iPhone without iTunes
Step 1. Download and install Wondershare dr.fone - Phone Manager (iOS) on your computer, then start it. Now connect your iPhone to computer with the USB cable and the program will automatically detect it.
Step 2. Choose the Apps category at the top middle of the main interface. The program will display your iPhone apps in the main interface. Now you should Click the Install button at the upper left corner.
Step 3. Find the IPA files on your computer, and click Open to start installing it to your iPhone. When the installation finishes, you'll get the apps in your iPhone.
With the help of Wondershare dr.fone - Phone Manager (iOS), you are able to install apps on iPhone without iTunes with simple clicks. If you are eager to manage your iPhone data, this program will also help you to get the work done easily.