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Downloading apps

I seem to have lost my App Store icon and can’t download any apps. How do I find and restore it.

iPad mini, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 21, 2020 7:53 PM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2020 8:01 PM

Check your restriction.

App Store can only be hidden but not deleted.

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes and App Store Purchases > Installing Apps : Allow.

Note To see and make changes Content & Privacy Restrictions must be enabled.

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Sep 21, 2020 8:01 PM in response to Evi1963

Check your restriction.

App Store can only be hidden but not deleted.

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes and App Store Purchases > Installing Apps : Allow.

Note To see and make changes Content & Privacy Restrictions must be enabled.

Downloading apps

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