Re-downloading apps???

[wayland1985]

I reformatted my mac the other day... However, my applications were never backed up. They appear in the Applications tab of iTunes, but they're represented by a generic black icon, with their name underneath. Double clicking them brings up a box asking if I would like to locate the files...



Is there a way to get iTunes to automatically retrieve them back onto my computer? Or do I need to delete them all from iTunes, and re-download them individually? How will I retrieve paid-for apps???

 

[SkyBell]

I reformatted my mac the other day... However, my applications were never backed up. They appear in the Applications tab of iTunes, but they're represented by a generic black icon, with their name underneath. Double clicking them brings up a box asking if I would like to locate the files...



Is there a way to get iTunes to automatically retrieve them back onto my computer? Or do I need to delete them all from iTunes, and re-download them individually? How will I retrieve paid-for apps???

Apps you've already paid for, they usually keep track of and let you re-download.

 

[The General]

Apps you've already paid for, they usually keep track of and let you re-download.

They always do. Just buy it again and it will be free. It won't say free, but it will be.

 

[QuarterSwede]

They always do. Just buy it again and it will be free. It won't say free, but it will be.

I can confirm that this totally works.

 

[todd2000]

Shouldn't it just copy the apps from the iPhone to iTunes the next time he syncs?