Resume interrupted iBooks Store downloads on your Mac

If your iBooks Store download was interrupted, follow the steps below to resume or restart your download.

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Resume your download

Your download might have been interrupted because iBooks lost its connection to the Internet, your Mac restarted during a download, or the Internet connection was too slow.

To resume your download:

  1. Open iBooks for Mac.
  2. From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen, choose Store > Sign In. Then enter your Apple ID and password.
  3. Choose Store > Check for Available Downloads.
  4. Click the download icon   in the upper-right corner of iBooks. The pop-up menu that appears lists your downloads and information about each download.

  5. Click on the resume download icon   to resume your download.

Get more help

If the steps above didn't work for you, try the steps below:

  1. Make sure that you're connected to the Internet.
  2. Restart your computer.
  3. Check for updates for your Mac and install any software updates.
  4. If you use Wi-Fi for Internet access, try using a different Wi-Fi network when you download. If you connect to the Internet through a home network, try restarting your Wi-Fi router. Also, check for and install any firmware updates for your Wi-Fi router.
    Refer to your router manufacturer's website for more information on how to update its firmware.
  5. Try using an Ethernet cable for wired Internet access instead of using Wi-Fi.
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