Getting app download and update errors with Family Sharing? Try this!Redownload error for free apps?! Here's the workaround!
Updated April, 2017: Updated screenshots and add some other fixes to try.
While Family Sharing offers a lot of flexibility when it comes to sharing purchases, it seems to be causing some errors in terms of updating and downloading free apps for some people. These apps all seem to have one thing in common: they aren't Family Sharing compatible. However, since they're free, the issue can be quite irritating and shouldn't be happening at all. Luckily, there's a workaround you can try in order to bypass the issue, at least until Apple can come up with a permanent fix, though I wouldn't hold your breath — this has been an issue since iOS 8.
How to fix app download and update errors with Family Sharing
If you're having issues with a particular update, completely delete the app in question from your iPhone or iPad. If you can't download the free app at all, there's nothing to delete so just continue on.
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Getting app download and update errors with Family Sharing? Try this!
