minif · October 26, 2025 01:07 · Sep 7, 2025 · Jun 7, 2025 · Apr 3, 2025 · Mar 27, 2025
diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md → Re-Obtaining Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md → Re-Obtaining Removed Apps.md
diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -1,7 +1,5 @@
 # Download .ipa files removed from purchased tab.
 
-## As of around March 20th, 2025, the volumeStoreDownloadProduct endpoint (required to download removed apps) has changed and now has a tendancy to not work sometimes. There is not any noticable pattern as to what apps work or not but note that there is a high likelyhood this tutorial may not work.
-
 Due to various reasons (such as Apple developer account termination), apps you had previously purchased can no longer be downloaded from
 the App Store or iTunes. However, it turns out these applications can still be accessed. Third party .ipa downloading tools such as iMazing, ipatool, and ipatool-py use a special endpoint that allows downloading removed apps.
 

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Download .ipa files removed from purchased tab.
 
-## As of around March 20th, 2025, the volumeStoreDownloadProduct endpoint (required to download removed apps) no longer seems to work. Unfortunately this means it is no longer possible to download apps not in your previously purchased. I'll be keeping an eye on if it comes back at all but considering volumeStoreDownloadProduct is an old endpoint not really used by Apple anymore it is very likely it will be gone for good.
+## As of around March 20th, 2025, the volumeStoreDownloadProduct endpoint (required to download removed apps) has changed and now has a tendancy to not work sometimes. There is not any noticable pattern as to what apps work or not but note that there is a high likelyhood this tutorial may not work.
 
 Due to various reasons (such as Apple developer account termination), apps you had previously purchased can no longer be downloaded from
 the App Store or iTunes. However, it turns out these applications can still be accessed. Third party .ipa downloading tools such as iMazing, ipatool, and ipatool-py use a special endpoint that allows downloading removed apps.

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
 # Download .ipa files removed from purchased tab.
+
+## As of around March 20th, 2025, the volumeStoreDownloadProduct endpoint (required to download removed apps) no longer seems to work. Unfortunately this means it is no longer possible to download apps not in your previously purchased. I'll be keeping an eye on if it comes back at all but considering volumeStoreDownloadProduct is an old endpoint not really used by Apple anymore it is very likely it will be gone for good.
+
 Due to various reasons (such as Apple developer account termination), apps you had previously purchased can no longer be downloaded from
 the App Store or iTunes. However, it turns out these applications can still be accessed. Third party .ipa downloading tools such as iMazing, ipatool, and ipatool-py use a special endpoint that allows downloading removed apps.
 

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Download .ipa files removed from purchased tab.
 Due to various reasons (such as Apple developer account termination), apps you had previously purchased can no longer be downloaded from
-the App Store or iTunes. However, it turns out these applications can still be accessed. Originally, this tutorial was written to use iMazing's app downloading feature. This is because iMazing downloads apps using a different endpoint from what iTunes uses. However, I have also decided to write the tutorial to use ipatool-py, because it also uses the different endpoint when entering the Apple ID and Password into the command line. 
+the App Store or iTunes. However, it turns out these applications can still be accessed. Third party .ipa downloading tools such as iMazing, ipatool, and ipatool-py use a special endpoint that allows downloading removed apps.
 
 **This app must have been purchased on your Apple ID beforehand**. You cannot download any app ever made. Apple only lets you download apps you had bought or downloaded in the past.
 
@@ -9,18 +9,11 @@ I reccomend using the ipatool-py method, because it is easier. However, if you a
 ### Requirements for this tutorial:
 - App ID (Number such as 1053533457) of app to download
   - **The app you would like to download must have been previously purchased on your Apple ID**
-  - You must be able to access the Apple ID
-#### Using ipatool-py
+  - You must be able to access the Apple ID. (Apps shared using Family Sharing will not work).
 - [ipatool-py](https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py)
   - `git clone https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py.git`, or click "Code", then "Download ZIP", and then extract the downloaded zip.
   - It is now possible to download older versions of apps using this tool, without any extra setup. 
   - [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/) must be installed. 
-#### Using iMazing Method:
-- [iMazing](https://imazing.com/download) (Windows or Mac)
-- Plist editor ([ProperTree](https://github.com/corpnewt/ProperTree) is free and cross platform, requires Python)
-- Any iOS Device (iMazing requires an iOS device to access the application manager)
-- Lightning (or 30-pin connector) to connect the iOS device to your computer
-- Any app installed on the iOS device. 
 
 ### Finding the App ID
 The easiest place to find an App ID is to find the original iTunes link. 
@@ -54,6 +47,20 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
   - i.e. if the 2FA code is 123456, you would run `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password123456`
 6. The app will now download. It is located in the ipatool-py folder.
 
+## Downloading app using iMazing (Legacy Method):
+
+Originally, this tutorial was written to use iMazing's app downloading feature. It has been left here but is is not reccomended and is not updated anymore. Use this method at your own risk.
+
+### Requirements for this tutorial:
+- App ID (Number such as 1053533457) of app to download
+  - **The app you would like to download must have been previously purchased on your Apple ID**
+  - You must be able to access the Apple ID
+- [iMazing](https://imazing.com/download) (Windows or Mac)
+- Plist editor ([ProperTree](https://github.com/corpnewt/ProperTree) is free and cross platform, requires Python)
+- Any iOS Device (iMazing requires an iOS device to access the application manager)
+- Lightning (or 30-pin connector) to connect the iOS device to your computer
+- Any app installed on the iOS device. 
+
 ### Downloading app using iMazing (Legacy Method):
 1. Plug your device into your computer
 2. Open iMazing. When prompted to back up your device, select 'Later'

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ I reccomend using the ipatool-py method, because it is easier. However, if you a
 #### Using ipatool-py
 - [ipatool-py](https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py)
   - `git clone https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py.git`, or click "Code", then "Download ZIP", and then extract the downloaded zip.
-  - If you would like to download older versions of removed apps, use [this fork](https://github.com/minif/ipatool-py) until the changes are merged into the main version.
+  - It is now possible to download older versions of apps using this tool, without any extra setup. 
   - [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/) must be installed. 
 #### Using iMazing Method:
 - [iMazing](https://imazing.com/download) (Windows or Mac)
@@ -41,15 +41,18 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
 1. Open CMD (Windows), Terminal (Mac), or other command line intepreter of your choice
 2. `cd` to the cloned or extracted directory of ipatool-py
   - You may also type `cd ` and then drag the ipatool-py folder into the window of the CLI to get the correct path.
-3. Run `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password`
+3. Run `pip install -r requirements.txt`
+  - On Mac, use `pip3 install -r requirements.txt`
+  - If you get a `command not found` error, run `python -m pip install -r requirements.txt` (or `python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt`)
+4. Run `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password`
   - Replace `appid` with your apps App ID (i.e. 1053533457), `[email protected]` with your Apple ID, and `password` with your Password
   - On Mac, use `python3` instead of `python` (i.e. `python3 main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password`)
   - If you want to download older versions of apps, and you have the external identifier, add `--appVerId evid` 
-    - You can find External Version Identifiers by downloading the latest version, renaming to .zip, unzipping, and viewing iTunesMetadata.plist. Find it in a section called softwareExternalVersionIdentifiers. They will not be labeled, so you may need to use trial and error. This will be the `evid`
-    - i.e. `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password --appVerId 833889087`
-4. (If you have 2FA), Accept the 2FA prompt and append the 2FA code to the command you used in Step 3
+    - You can find External Version Identifiers by following this tutorial to download the latest version, rename the extention of the app downloaded .ipa to .zip, unzip, and view iTunesMetadata.plist. Find it in a section called softwareExternalVersionIdentifiers. They will not be labeled, so you may need to use trial and error to find the exact verion you want. This will be the `evid`.
+    - Once you have the version identifier, run the command: `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password --appVerId 833889087`
+5. (If you have 2FA), Accept the 2FA prompt and append the 2FA code to the command you used in Step 3
   - i.e. if the 2FA code is 123456, you would run `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password123456`
-5. The app will now download. It is located in the ipatool-py folder.
+6. The app will now download. It is located in the ipatool-py folder.
 
 ### Downloading app using iMazing (Legacy Method):
 1. Plug your device into your computer

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ I reccomend using the ipatool-py method, because it is easier. However, if you a
 #### Using ipatool-py
 - [ipatool-py](https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py)
   - `git clone https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py.git`, or click "Code", then "Download ZIP", and then extract the downloaded zip.
-  - If you would like to download older versions of removed apps, use [this fork](https://github.com/minif/ipatool-py-scrape/tree/834e48014f28daa69abc2efa7d44cb61ab3368c6) until the changes are merged into the main version.
+  - If you would like to download older versions of removed apps, use [this fork](https://github.com/minif/ipatool-py) until the changes are merged into the main version.
   - [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/) must be installed. 
 #### Using iMazing Method:
 - [iMazing](https://imazing.com/download) (Windows or Mac)

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Download .ipa files removed from purchased tab.
-Due to unknown reasons, apps you had previously purchased can no longer be downloaded from
+Due to various reasons (such as Apple developer account termination), apps you had previously purchased can no longer be downloaded from
 the App Store or iTunes. However, it turns out these applications can still be accessed. Originally, this tutorial was written to use iMazing's app downloading feature. This is because iMazing downloads apps using a different endpoint from what iTunes uses. However, I have also decided to write the tutorial to use ipatool-py, because it also uses the different endpoint when entering the Apple ID and Password into the command line. 
 
 **This app must have been purchased on your Apple ID beforehand**. You cannot download any app ever made. Apple only lets you download apps you had bought or downloaded in the past.

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ I reccomend using the ipatool-py method, because it is easier. However, if you a
 #### Using ipatool-py
 - [ipatool-py](https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py)
   - `git clone https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py.git`, or click "Code", then "Download ZIP", and then extract the downloaded zip.
+  - If you would like to download older versions of removed apps, use [this fork](https://github.com/minif/ipatool-py-scrape/tree/834e48014f28daa69abc2efa7d44cb61ab3368c6) until the changes are merged into the main version.
   - [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/) must be installed. 
 #### Using iMazing Method:
 - [iMazing](https://imazing.com/download) (Windows or Mac)
@@ -42,7 +43,10 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
   - You may also type `cd ` and then drag the ipatool-py folder into the window of the CLI to get the correct path.
 3. Run `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password`
   - Replace `appid` with your apps App ID (i.e. 1053533457), `[email protected]` with your Apple ID, and `password` with your Password
-  - On Mac, use `python3` instead of `python` (i.e. `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password`)
+  - On Mac, use `python3` instead of `python` (i.e. `python3 main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password`)
+  - If you want to download older versions of apps, and you have the external identifier, add `--appVerId evid` 
+    - You can find External Version Identifiers by downloading the latest version, renaming to .zip, unzipping, and viewing iTunesMetadata.plist. Find it in a section called softwareExternalVersionIdentifiers. They will not be labeled, so you may need to use trial and error. This will be the `evid`
+    - i.e. `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password --appVerId 833889087`
 4. (If you have 2FA), Accept the 2FA prompt and append the 2FA code to the command you used in Step 3
   - i.e. if the 2FA code is 123456, you would run `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password123456`
 5. The app will now download. It is located in the ipatool-py folder.

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ the App Store or iTunes. However, it turns out these applications can still be a
 
 **This app must have been purchased on your Apple ID beforehand**. You cannot download any app ever made. Apple only lets you download apps you had bought or downloaded in the past.
 
-I reccomend using the ipatool-py method, because it is easier. However, if you are unable to use it, I have left the original iMazing method. 
+I reccomend using the ipatool-py method, because it is easier. However, if you are unable to use it, I have left the original iMazing method for you to follow. 
 
 ### Requirements for this tutorial:
 - App ID (Number such as 1053533457) of app to download

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -4,15 +4,17 @@ the App Store or iTunes. However, it turns out these applications can still be a
 
 **This app must have been purchased on your Apple ID beforehand**. You cannot download any app ever made. Apple only lets you download apps you had bought or downloaded in the past.
 
+I reccomend using the ipatool-py method, because it is easier. However, if you are unable to use it, I have left the original iMazing method. 
+
 ### Requirements for this tutorial:
 - App ID (Number such as 1053533457) of app to download
   - **The app you would like to download must have been previously purchased on your Apple ID**
   - You must be able to access the Apple ID
-# Using ipatool-py
+#### Using ipatool-py
 - [ipatool-py](https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py)
   - `git clone https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py.git`, or click "Code", then "Download ZIP", and then extract the downloaded zip.
   - [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/) must be installed. 
-# Using iMazing Method:
+#### Using iMazing Method:
 - [iMazing](https://imazing.com/download) (Windows or Mac)
 - Plist editor ([ProperTree](https://github.com/corpnewt/ProperTree) is free and cross platform, requires Python)
 - Any iOS Device (iMazing requires an iOS device to access the application manager)

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -38,11 +38,11 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
 1. Open CMD (Windows), Terminal (Mac), or other command line intepreter of your choice
 2. `cd` to the cloned or extracted directory of ipatool-py
   - You may also type `cd ` and then drag the ipatool-py folder into the window of the CLI to get the correct path.
-3. Run `python main.py download -i 1053533457 -e [email protected] -p password`
-  - Replace `[email protected]` with your Apple ID, and `password` with your Password
-  - On Mac, use `python3` instead of `python` (i.e. `python main.py download -i 1053533457 -e [email protected] -p password`)
+3. Run `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password`
+  - Replace `appid` with your apps App ID (i.e. 1053533457), `[email protected]` with your Apple ID, and `password` with your Password
+  - On Mac, use `python3` instead of `python` (i.e. `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password`)
 4. (If you have 2FA), Accept the 2FA prompt and append the 2FA code to the command you used in Step 3
-  - i.e. if the 2FA code is 123456, you would run `python main.py download -i 1053533457 -e [email protected] -p password123456`
+  - i.e. if the 2FA code is 123456, you would run `python main.py download -i appid -e [email protected] -p password123456`
 5. The app will now download. It is located in the ipatool-py folder.
 
 ### Downloading app using iMazing (Legacy Method):

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -1,18 +1,22 @@
 # Download .ipa files removed from purchased tab.
 Due to unknown reasons, apps you had previously purchased can no longer be downloaded from
-the App Store or iTunes. However, it turns out these applications can still be accessed using
-iMazing's app downloading feature. This is because iMazing downloads apps using a different endpoint from what iTunes uses.
+the App Store or iTunes. However, it turns out these applications can still be accessed. Originally, this tutorial was written to use iMazing's app downloading feature. This is because iMazing downloads apps using a different endpoint from what iTunes uses. However, I have also decided to write the tutorial to use ipatool-py, because it also uses the different endpoint when entering the Apple ID and Password into the command line. 
 
-**This app must be purchased on your Apple ID**. You cannot just download any app ever made. Apple only lets you download apps you had bought or downloaded in the past.
+**This app must have been purchased on your Apple ID beforehand**. You cannot download any app ever made. Apple only lets you download apps you had bought or downloaded in the past.
 
 ### Requirements for this tutorial:
+- App ID (Number such as 1053533457) of app to download
+  - **The app you would like to download must have been previously purchased on your Apple ID**
+  - You must be able to access the Apple ID
+# Using ipatool-py
+- [ipatool-py](https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py)
+  - `git clone https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py.git`, or click "Code", then "Download ZIP", and then extract the downloaded zip.
+  - [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/) must be installed. 
+# Using iMazing Method:
 - [iMazing](https://imazing.com/download) (Windows or Mac)
 - Plist editor ([ProperTree](https://github.com/corpnewt/ProperTree) is free and cross platform, requires Python)
 - Any iOS Device (iMazing requires an iOS device to access the application manager)
 - Lightning (or 30-pin connector) to connect the iOS device to your computer
-- App ID (Number such as 1053533457) of app to download
-  - **The app you would like to download must have been previously purchased on your Apple ID**
-  - You must be able to access the Apple ID
 - Any app installed on the iOS device. 
 
 ### Finding the App ID
@@ -29,7 +33,19 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
 - Find it in `Apple_Media_Services/Stores Activity/Account and Transaction History/Store Transaction History.csv` or `Apple_Media_Services/Stores Activity/Account and Transaction History/Store Free Transaction History.csv`
   - The App ID is listed as an "Item Reference Number"
 
-### Downloading the app:
+### Downloading app using ipatool-py:
+- Before beginning, ensure that Python is properly installed.
+1. Open CMD (Windows), Terminal (Mac), or other command line intepreter of your choice
+2. `cd` to the cloned or extracted directory of ipatool-py
+  - You may also type `cd ` and then drag the ipatool-py folder into the window of the CLI to get the correct path.
+3. Run `python main.py download -i 1053533457 -e [email protected] -p password`
+  - Replace `[email protected]` with your Apple ID, and `password` with your Password
+  - On Mac, use `python3` instead of `python` (i.e. `python main.py download -i 1053533457 -e [email protected] -p password`)
+4. (If you have 2FA), Accept the 2FA prompt and append the 2FA code to the command you used in Step 3
+  - i.e. if the 2FA code is 123456, you would run `python main.py download -i 1053533457 -e [email protected] -p password123456`
+5. The app will now download. It is located in the ipatool-py folder.
+
+### Downloading app using iMazing (Legacy Method):
 1. Plug your device into your computer
 2. Open iMazing. When prompted to back up your device, select 'Later'
 

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
 
 
 - If it has a green checkmark, right click and "Delete from Library"
-- While you are here, check if the app you would like to install is already listed. If so, skip to Step 10
+- While you are here, check if the app you would like to install is already listed. If so, download it and skip to step 12
 
 ![step4](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/19511875/188524957-565d1b72-288d-4ced-85fd-8b577dbc2de7.png)
 
@@ -73,11 +73,13 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
 ![step6](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/19511875/188524960-5723ba11-dbc5-4d99-b98e-90f46b4cda92.png)
 
 9. Save the .plist and close. Re-open iMazing and re-enter "Manage Apps" (Step 3)
-10. The app you replaced should sync back, and a duplicate with no icon should appear. Download this duplicate.
+10. The app you replaced should sync back, and a duplicate should appear. Download this duplicate.
 
 ![step7](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/19511875/188524962-5d713583-5dca-4c82-837d-30ea0cb12b8d.png)
 
-11. The download should fail. After a couple of moments, exit the app manager and re-enter it.
+11. After the duplicate is downloaded, exit the app manager and re-enter it.
+- On older versions of iMazing, the download will fail. This is only visual, the download actually did take place in the background.
+
 12. Your app should now appear, but it is missing important information. Click the trash can to delete it, and click the 
 download button again.
 

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -45,7 +45,10 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
 
 5. After a moment, a list of applications installed on your iOS device will appear. Make sure the app you want to replace has a gray checkmark
 - Select the Library tab
+
 ![step4a](https://gist.github.com/assets/19511875/b58d399a-130c-4989-9660-d471eaa6d67a)
+
+
 - If it has a green checkmark, right click and "Delete from Library"
 - While you are here, check if the app you would like to install is already listed. If so, skip to Step 10
 

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -44,6 +44,8 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
 ![step3](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/19511875/188524955-a7264aa9-3955-406e-a787-c0a22bb353dd.png)
 
 5. After a moment, a list of applications installed on your iOS device will appear. Make sure the app you want to replace has a gray checkmark
+- Select the Library tab
+![step4a](https://gist.github.com/assets/19511875/b58d399a-130c-4989-9660-d471eaa6d67a)
 - If it has a green checkmark, right click and "Delete from Library"
 - While you are here, check if the app you would like to install is already listed. If so, skip to Step 10
 

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -1,19 +1,19 @@
 # Download .ipa files removed from purchased tab.
-Due to various reasons, apps you had previously purchased can no longer be downloaded from
+Due to unknown reasons, apps you had previously purchased can no longer be downloaded from
 the App Store or iTunes. However, it turns out these applications can still be accessed using
 iMazing's app downloading feature. This is because iMazing downloads apps using a different endpoint from what iTunes uses.
 
-**This app must be purchased on your Apple ID**. As cool as it would be, you cannot just download any app ever made. Apple only lets you download apps you had bought or downloaded in the past.
+**This app must be purchased on your Apple ID**. You cannot just download any app ever made. Apple only lets you download apps you had bought or downloaded in the past.
 
 ### Requirements for this tutorial:
 - [iMazing](https://imazing.com/download) (Windows or Mac)
-- Plist editor ([ProperTree](https://github.com/corpnewt/ProperTree) is free and cross platform)
+- Plist editor ([ProperTree](https://github.com/corpnewt/ProperTree) is free and cross platform, requires Python)
 - Any iOS Device (iMazing requires an iOS device to access the application manager)
 - Lightning (or 30-pin connector) to connect the iOS device to your computer
 - App ID (Number such as 1053533457) of app to download
-  - **The app you would like to download must be purchased on your Apple ID**
+  - **The app you would like to download must have been previously purchased on your Apple ID**
   - You must be able to access the Apple ID
-- Any app installed on the iOS device.
+- Any app installed on the iOS device. 
 
 ### Finding the App ID
 The easiest place to find an App ID is to find the original iTunes link. 
@@ -31,11 +31,11 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
 
 ### Downloading the app:
 1. Plug your device into your computer
-2. Open iMazing. When prompted to back up your device, click 'Later'
+2. Open iMazing. When prompted to back up your device, select 'Later'
 
 ![step1](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/19511875/188524950-221ce021-ea0f-45a2-8cf0-b9df961b0ebf.png)
 
-3. Click "Manage Apps"
+3. Select "Manage Apps"
 
 ![step2](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/19511875/188524952-e42df4fb-6cf4-439b-ac09-c3d7e36ffa07.png)
 
@@ -45,14 +45,14 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
 
 5. After a moment, a list of applications installed on your iOS device will appear. Make sure the app you want to replace has a gray checkmark
 - If it has a green checkmark, right click and "Delete from Library"
-- While you are here, check if the app you would like to install is already listed. If so, skip to Step 10 (download that app)
+- While you are here, check if the app you would like to install is already listed. If so, skip to Step 10
 
 ![step4](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/19511875/188524957-565d1b72-288d-4ced-85fd-8b577dbc2de7.png)
 
 6. Close iMazing. Make sure iMazing Mini is also closed.
 
 7. Open `Apps.plist` in your .plist editor of choice. 
-- If using Propertree, double click the .bat (Windows) or .command (Mac) file, and click File > Open in the Menu Bar
+- If using Propertree, double click the .bat (Windows) or .command (Mac) file, and select File > Open in the Menu Bar
 - On Windows, paste `%appdata%\iMazing\Library` into the location bar
   - If this does not work, paste `%appdata%\Roaming\iMazing\Library` (Some older Windows versions use this location instead)
 - On Mac, hold Command+Shift+G, and paste `~/Library/Application Support/iMazing/Library`.
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
 
 ![step7](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/19511875/188524962-5d713583-5dca-4c82-837d-30ea0cb12b8d.png)
 
-11. The download should fail. After a couple moments, exit the app manager and re-enter it.
+11. The download should fail. After a couple of moments, exit the app manager and re-enter it.
 12. Your app should now appear, but it is missing important information. Click the trash can to delete it, and click the 
 download button again.
 
@@ -82,10 +82,12 @@ download button again.
 
 ![step9](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/19511875/188524966-ced9ff49-8859-445d-a3e4-5faccf326868.png)
 
-### What to do with rare apps
-Once you have the .ipa file, it is highly reccomended to crack it and submit it to an archive page.
+### What to do with the .ipa file
+The .ipa file on your desktop is an "encrypted" .ipa file. Like any other app downloaded from iTunes, it will only be usable on devices with your Apple ID. You may also choose to "decrypt" (or "crack") the app to remove this restriction and make it easier to archive.
+
 Use [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/LegacyJailbreak/wiki/guides/crackingapps/) tutorial to crack the app on any legacy version of iOS.
-Submit apps to [this](https://mega.nz/megadrop/FEG-Un6ryV0) filedrop or to the [iPhoneOS Obscura](https://discord.gg/rTJ9zxjMu3) discord channel.
+
+Feel free to check out iOS preservestion projects such as [iPhoneOS Obscura](https://discord.gg/rTJ9zxjMu3) if you would like to archive old iOS apps.
 
 ### About this tutorial
 This tutorial was tested on OS X El Capitan and Windows 10 with iMazing 2.15.8.
diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ iMazing's app downloading feature. This is because iMazing downloads apps using
 - Any iOS Device (iMazing requires an iOS device to access the application manager)
 - Lightning (or 30-pin connector) to connect the iOS device to your computer
 - App ID (Number such as 1053533457) of app to download
-  - **This app must be purchased on your Apple ID**
+  - **The app you would like to download must be purchased on your Apple ID**
   - You must be able to access the Apple ID
 - Any app installed on the iOS device.
 

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ Due to various reasons, apps you had previously purchased can no longer be downl
 the App Store or iTunes. However, it turns out these applications can still be accessed using
 iMazing's app downloading feature. This is because iMazing downloads apps using a different endpoint from what iTunes uses.
 
+**This app must be purchased on your Apple ID**. As cool as it would be, you cannot just download any app ever made. Apple only lets you download apps you had bought or downloaded in the past.
+
 ### Requirements for this tutorial:
 - [iMazing](https://imazing.com/download) (Windows or Mac)
 - Plist editor ([ProperTree](https://github.com/corpnewt/ProperTree) is free and cross platform)

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ iMazing's app downloading feature. This is because iMazing downloads apps using
 - Any iOS Device (iMazing requires an iOS device to access the application manager)
 - Lightning (or 30-pin connector) to connect the iOS device to your computer
 - App ID (Number such as 1053533457) of app to download
-  - This app must be purchased on your Apple ID
+  - **This app must be purchased on your Apple ID**
   - You must be able to access the Apple ID
 - Any app installed on the iOS device.
 

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ download button again.
 ![step9](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/19511875/188524966-ced9ff49-8859-445d-a3e4-5faccf326868.png)
 
 ### What to do with rare apps
-Once you have a .IPA, it is highly reccomended to crack it and submit it to an archive page.
+Once you have the .ipa file, it is highly reccomended to crack it and submit it to an archive page.
 Use [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/LegacyJailbreak/wiki/guides/crackingapps/) tutorial to crack the app on any legacy version of iOS.
 Submit apps to [this](https://mega.nz/megadrop/FEG-Un6ryV0) filedrop or to the [iPhoneOS Obscura](https://discord.gg/rTJ9zxjMu3) discord channel.
 

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/e
 
 ![step7](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/19511875/188524962-5d713583-5dca-4c82-837d-30ea0cb12b8d.png)
 
-11. Exit the app manager and re-enter it.
+11. The download should fail. After a couple moments, exit the app manager and re-enter it.
 12. Your app should now appear, but it is missing important information. Click the trash can to delete it, and click the 
 download button again.
 

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ The easiest place to find an App ID is to find the original iTunes link.
 
 You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT208502) to find the ID.
 - Make sure to select "Apple Media Services information" when requesting data
-- This can take up to a week to get
+- This can take about a week to get
 - Find it in `Apple_Media_Services/Stores Activity/Account and Transaction History/Store Transaction History.csv` or `Apple_Media_Services/Stores Activity/Account and Transaction History/Store Free Transaction History.csv`
   - The App ID is listed as an "Item Reference Number"
 

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ The easiest place to find an App ID is to find the original iTunes link.
 You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT208502) to find the ID.
 - Make sure to select "Apple Media Services information" when requesting data
 - This can take up to a week to get
+- Find it in `Apple_Media_Services/Stores Activity/Account and Transaction History/Store Transaction History.csv` or `Apple_Media_Services/Stores Activity/Account and Transaction History/Store Free Transaction History.csv`
+  - The App ID is listed as an "Item Reference Number"
 
 ### Downloading the app:
 1. Plug your device into your computer

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ The easiest place to find an App ID is to find the original iTunes link.
 
 `https://apps.apple.com/us/app/color-switch/id1053533457` (The number after `/id` is the App ID).
 - Search engines such as Google often still have the app's iTunes page as a result
-- News articles and Review sites can have a link to view the app
-- Reveal trailers and promotional media will contain a link to the page
+- News articles and Review sites can have a link to view the iTunes page
+- Reveal trailers and promotional media will contain a link to the iTunes page
 
 You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT208502) to find the ID.
 - Make sure to select "Apple Media Services information" when requesting data

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ iMazing's app downloading feature. This is because iMazing downloads apps using
 The easiest place to find an App ID is to find the original iTunes link. 
 
 `https://apps.apple.com/us/app/color-switch/id1053533457` (The number after `/id` is the App ID).
-- Search engines such as Google often still have the app link as a result
+- Search engines such as Google often still have the app's iTunes page as a result
 - News articles and Review sites can have a link to view the app
-- Reveal trailers and promotional media will contain a link to the app
+- Reveal trailers and promotional media will contain a link to the page
 
 You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT208502) to find the ID.
 - Make sure to select "Apple Media Services information" when requesting data

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ The easiest place to find an App ID is to find the original iTunes link.
 
 `https://apps.apple.com/us/app/color-switch/id1053533457` (The number after `/id` is the App ID).
 - Search engines such as Google often still have the app link as a result
-- News articles and Review sites often have a link to view the app
-- Search on YouTube for reveal trailers and promotional media, and check the description for links
+- News articles and Review sites can have a link to view the app
+- Reveal trailers and promotional media will contain a link to the app
 
 You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT208502) to find the ID.
 - Make sure to select "Apple Media Services information" when requesting data

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ iMazing's app downloading feature. This is because iMazing downloads apps using
 ### Finding the App ID
 The easiest place to find an App ID is to find the original iTunes link. 
 
-`https://apps.apple.com/au/app/color-switch/id1053533457` (The number after `/id` is the App ID).
+`https://apps.apple.com/us/app/color-switch/id1053533457` (The number after `/id` is the App ID).
 - Search engines such as Google often still have the app link as a result
 - News articles and Review sites often have a link to view the app
 - Search on YouTube for reveal trailers and promotional media, and check the description for links

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -16,13 +16,11 @@ iMazing's app downloading feature. This is because iMazing downloads apps using
 ### Finding the App ID
 The easiest place to find an App ID is to find the original iTunes link. 
 
-`https://apps.apple.com/au/app/color-switch/id1053533457`
+`https://apps.apple.com/au/app/color-switch/id1053533457` (The number after `/id` is the App ID).
 - Search engines such as Google often still have the app link as a result
 - News articles and Review sites often have a link to view the app
 - Search on YouTube for reveal trailers and promotional media, and check the description for links
 
-The number after `/id` is the App ID.
-
 You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT208502) to find the ID.
 - Make sure to select "Apple Media Services information" when requesting data
 - This can take up to a week to get

diff --git a/Downloading Removed Apps.md b/Downloading Removed Apps.md
@@ -15,10 +15,12 @@ iMazing's app downloading feature. This is because iMazing downloads apps using
 
 ### Finding the App ID
 The easiest place to find an App ID is to find the original iTunes link. 
+
 `https://apps.apple.com/au/app/color-switch/id1053533457`
 - Search engines such as Google often still have the app link as a result
 - News articles and Review sites often have a link to view the app
 - Search on YouTube for reveal trailers and promotional media, and check the description for links
+
 The number after `/id` is the App ID.
 
 You may also [request your personal data from Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT208502) to find the ID.
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