My new iPhone 12 max has been downloading my apps from

You need good internet speed. Use internet speed over 15 Mbps (both download and upload). Avoid latching on to Hotspot or WiFi Extenders

Check your WiFi Router / Modem for --> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points ...

Connecting to Wifi is the first part and then getting connected to the Internet is the second

1. If you connect to a Wifi, doesn't necessarily mean you are connected to the internet. If you are not connected to wifi could be a problem of iPhone settings or Router/Modem Settings
2. If you are not connected to the internet is the sole issue of Router / Modem Settings. Contact your ISP immediately

For your Internet connection.

• Over Cellular: contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider). The agency who issued the SIM to you
• Over WiFI: Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider), the agency who provided the Internet Service on your Modem/Router to you

However --> Connect iPhone to the Internet - Apple Support

We tried everything until my husband held his finger on one of the icons that said “Waiting...” and pressed the option to “Prioritize Download” or something like that. EVERYTHING started loading and installing after that. It’s got to be a software defect.

Sadly - this did not work for us. We tried on multiple apps that have been downloading for approximately 20 hours......didn't work.