How to Get an iPhone App That Your Friend Has That Has Been Removed from the App Store

Have you ever tried to use an app that your friend once had, but is now removed from the App Store? Here’s how you can restore or re-download that app on your iPhone.

Option 1: Purchase His Phone

1. Purchase the Phone: The easiest solution might be to buy the phone from your friend. If your friend still has the original device they used to download the app, you can transfer the app back to your new device.

Steps:

Buy your friend's phone from him. Sign in to your Apple ID on the new phone and authorize a new synced device on his account, requiring that one of his 5 machine slots is free and his Apple ID login details. Import the .ipa file from his iTunes library. To do this, locate the file in iTunes, right-click on the app, and choose 'Reveal in Finder' or the equivalent on Windows. Copy the file over to your machine and drag it into your iTunes library. Alternatively, you can use iTunes Home Sharing if both computers are on the same network. Sync your iPhone with the .ipa file via iTunes. Once transferred, you can re-download all the apps and the data from your friend's account using their authorization details.

Option 2: Create a Facebook Group

1. Create a Facebook Group: While purchasing the phone might be the most straightforward method, another option is to create a Facebook group, ask friends for their device IDs, and enter those IDs into the new iPhone. Then, use this device to re-download all the apps from your current iPhone.

Steps:

Create a Facebook group to ask your friends for their device IDs and enter them into your phone. Once you have entered the device IDs, go to your current iPhone and re-download all the apps that you need. Put the case from your current iPhone on the new one.

Option 3: Keep the Data on the Original Phone

If you have not transferred the apps from the original phone, you can try using the iCloud or the original iPhone to regain the app or its data.

Steps:

Ensure that the original iPhone is signed in to the same Apple ID as the one you are trying to use. Transfer the data or the app from the original iPhone to the new one via iCloud. Alternatively, you can use AirDrop to sync the app directly. Sync your new iPhone with the original phone via USB to transfer the necessary apps and data.

Conclusion

Whether you choose to purchase your friend's phone or the other methods detailed here, there are several ways to regain access to an app that has been removed from the App Store. Each method has its pros and cons, so choose the one that best suits your needs.

Now that you know how to get an app that your friend had in the past, you can enjoy the same apps and features on your new device.