App store app and app library

I confused the Apple Store app and the App Store app and deleted the latter from my iPhone, thinking the former was a replacement for. After discovering my mistake I can no long get the App Store app to display. Can’t download it from the App Store. It seems not to be in it.


I gather the app is in the App Library on my iPhone, but I don't know how to access the Library. And if I did I’m not sure how I’d get the app to display.


help appreciated.

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 7, 2021 9:35 AM

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Jun 7, 2021 9:47 AM in response to EricWeir

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



Jun 7, 2021 11:01 AM in response to FoxFifth

Thanks for helping me find how to restore the App Store app to my home screen.


I've never been to the Content and Privacy Restrictions in Settings. before. It confuses me. Currently it's not turned on. This is my third iPhone. I'm not sure it's ever been turned on. Not sure what's accomplished making the change you recommend other than making the app visible. "Allow App Store Purchases"? I've been able to do that without setting this.

Jun 7, 2021 9:48 AM in response to EricWeir

If you deleted the App Store how would you then download the App Store from it? That does not make sense.


The App Store App cannot be deleted, if you sent it to the App Library, simply swipe from right to left all the way to the right most home screen to access the App Library, from there you can simply drag the App Store App back onto a home page.


See here for details: link-> Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support



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