Mail app won't re-install

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Mail app won't re-install

I upgraded to iOS 13.2 and my mail.app was then deleted. I upgraded yesterday to iOS 13.3 and the mail app remains un-installable.

I know to go to the app store, search for Mail, and click on the cloud-with-arrow icon. (See photo attached.) If I tap the cloud-with-arrow icon, I get a never-ending circle that rotates, but no download ever begins. I have tried this *many* times, restarted, etc. Also, in the Canadian App Store, the mail app has no stars and no reviews. Is this right?

Any one have any suggestions?

iPhone XR

Posted on Dec 12, 2019 4:46 PM

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chuck_3rd

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Dec 16, 2019 3:02 PM in response to Olaf_

Hello Olaf_,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities! I understand that you're unable to download the Mail application after updating your software. I'd love to help, so you can regain access to your emails.

Check out the following support article, which provides some troubleshooting steps to try for this behavior:

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or other Apple device

If you're still unable to download this app, contact Apple Support

Take care!

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Olaf_ Author

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Dec 17, 2019 4:28 PM in response to chuck_3rd

I signed out of the App Store, restarted, downloaded the version of mail for iOS 13.2 (which didn’t work as I’m on 13.3), deleted it, signed out and back in again, and downloaded the correct mail which works like a charm. Problem solved — but definitely a strange experience... (Thanks!)

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