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App Store missing

A few months ago the App Store disappeared off my phone. I can't download any old or new apps and I can't use some apps bc they need to be updated thru the AppStore. I've tried various methods to get it back but nothing seems to work.


How do I get it back on my phone?

iPhone XR

Posted on Jul 28, 2019 1:39 PM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2019 1:49 PM

Not knowing what the various methods are, the App Store cannot be deleted from the phone, so there are only a couple of ways that it can disappear. First, search the phone and see if it shows in a search result. You can also check Settings>Screen Time and see if Restrictions are on for App Store usage. Lastly, you can go to Settings>General>Reset>Reset Home Screen Layout. That will reset all of your home screens, remove apps from folders and start from scratch with the layout. One of those should bring it back.

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Jul 28, 2019 1:49 PM in response to JEFFMARDO

Not knowing what the various methods are, the App Store cannot be deleted from the phone, so there are only a couple of ways that it can disappear. First, search the phone and see if it shows in a search result. You can also check Settings>Screen Time and see if Restrictions are on for App Store usage. Lastly, you can go to Settings>General>Reset>Reset Home Screen Layout. That will reset all of your home screens, remove apps from folders and start from scratch with the layout. One of those should bring it back.

App Store missing

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