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App icons are grayed out and "waiting"

debsylvania

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I'd downloaded the "app shopper" app, and noticed last night that it was indicating a number (22 to be exact) of my apps had updates available.

I tried to update from the app shopper app but was unsuccessful and was prompted to do the updates from my PC and iTunes and then to sync the iPad2.

I just tried that and now have a bunch of icons on my iPad2 that are complete gray with the label "waiting..." below them. I can't even tell which app is which because the icons are solid gray.

A few of the apps did update, at least I assume they did because they are working.

I tried "rebooting" the iPad2, but the status of these apps didn't change.

Has anyone had this happen? Any suggestions for me?

Many thanks!

Deb

P.S. I don't know if this is relevant, but my iPad2 is the 64 gb wifi version. I have wifi access at home (which is when I was using it and saw the app shopper indicator about the updates). I'm at the office now, though, and don't have wifi access. However, I am able to access iTunes and sync my iPad2. I doubt the absence of a wifi connection would cause these icons to go gray, but I guess anything's possible.
 
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It is possible that the apps are waiting for one app to finish. They do go one by one and you can not tell which one is next. 22 apps are a lot!
 

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It seems like you are stuck in between. I dont go by Appshopper for updates. I only use it for Wish List and Price Change. What happens when you open App Store on the iPad and hit Updates? Does it come back with a list?
 
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It is possible that the apps are waiting for one app to finish. They do go one by one and you can not tell which one is next. 22 apps are a lot!

Ahh, I see. Ok, I will let it "ride" and see if it resolves. Yes, it is a lot, and now that I know how to check for updates, I'll try not to let them pile up so high.

Thanks for the help!
 
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It seems like you are stuck in between. I dont go by Appshopper for updates. I only use it for Wish List and Price Change. What happens when you open App Store on the iPad and hit Updates? Does it come back with a list?

I can't try this til I go home from work today. But I will certainly try it then.
 

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