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Why isn’t my apps store icon don’t show on my phone

Why isn’t my apps store icon don’t show up on my phone

iPhone XS, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 15, 2021 9:37 PM

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Maybe you have Restrictions on?

Check iPhone

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes and App Store Purchases >

Installing Apps: Allow?

Deleting Apps : Allow?

In-app Purchases: Allow?


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

Posted on Oct 15, 2021 9:45 PM

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Question marked as Helpful

Oct 15, 2021 10:49 PM in response to Miljue

Miljue Said:

"Why isn’t my apps store icon don’t show up on my phone"

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Lost the "Apps Store" widget?:


Perform Two Things:

A. Start with a Restart:

Restart your iPhone, and see if it then is fixed.


Also...


B. Reset the Home Screen Layout...

Go Here: Move and organize apps on iPhone - Apple Support

Scroll to: Reset the Home Screen and Apps to their Original Layout

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Reset
  4. Tap: Reset Home Screen Layout

3 replies
Question marked as Best answer

Oct 15, 2021 9:45 PM in response to Miljue

Maybe you have Restrictions on?

Check iPhone

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes and App Store Purchases >

Installing Apps: Allow?

Deleting Apps : Allow?

In-app Purchases: Allow?


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

Question marked as Helpful

Oct 15, 2021 10:49 PM in response to Miljue

Miljue Said:

"Why isn’t my apps store icon don’t show up on my phone"

-------


Lost the "Apps Store" widget?:


Perform Two Things:

A. Start with a Restart:

Restart your iPhone, and see if it then is fixed.


Also...


B. Reset the Home Screen Layout...

Go Here: Move and organize apps on iPhone - Apple Support

Scroll to: Reset the Home Screen and Apps to their Original Layout

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Reset
  4. Tap: Reset Home Screen Layout

Why isn’t my apps store icon don’t show on my phone

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