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Lost my app store

Safari keeps saying invalid address whenever I try to open it. When I his the icon it tells me a new upgrade was installed and when I hit download I get that same Safari invalid message. When I do a search for the app iPhone says it can’t find it. What do I do??!

iPhone 11, iOS 13

Posted on May 30, 2021 8:06 AM

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Posted on May 30, 2021 8:31 AM

The App Store app is not one of the apps that can be deleted but with iOS 14 it can be removed from the home screen. If you have iOS 14, go to the App Library (swipe left past your last home screen). From there you can touch and hold an app and slide it left back to the home screen.


Another reason for it not being visible is due to a restriction on purchasing. Go to Settings and tap Screen Time. tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. tap iTunes & App Store Purchases. choose a setting and set to Allow. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304#prevent-purchases


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May 30, 2021 8:31 AM in response to Sireen_reborn

The App Store app is not one of the apps that can be deleted but with iOS 14 it can be removed from the home screen. If you have iOS 14, go to the App Library (swipe left past your last home screen). From there you can touch and hold an app and slide it left back to the home screen.


Another reason for it not being visible is due to a restriction on purchasing. Go to Settings and tap Screen Time. tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. tap iTunes & App Store Purchases. choose a setting and set to Allow. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304#prevent-purchases


Lost my app store

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