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Accidentally hid an app, tried hidden apps on AppStore to unhindered it, but it isn’t there?

accidentally hid an app, tried to unhide it via App Store, but it’s no longer there, any ideas??

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on May 16, 2022 8:32 AM

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Posted on May 16, 2022 3:30 PM

What happens when you hide an app in your purchase list

When you hide an app in your purchase list, it no longer appears in the list of your purchases that's in the App Store. The app will still appear in your complete purchase history in Settings. And if you use Family Sharing, family members can't redownload the app from your list of shared purchases.

Hiding an app won't remove it from your device, a family member's device, or other devices that are signed in with your Apple ID. If you want to remove an app from the Home Screen, customize the Home Screen on your iPhone.

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May 16, 2022 3:30 PM in response to Bazil88

What happens when you hide an app in your purchase list

When you hide an app in your purchase list, it no longer appears in the list of your purchases that's in the App Store. The app will still appear in your complete purchase history in Settings. And if you use Family Sharing, family members can't redownload the app from your list of shared purchases.

Hiding an app won't remove it from your device, a family member's device, or other devices that are signed in with your Apple ID. If you want to remove an app from the Home Screen, customize the Home Screen on your iPhone.

May 17, 2022 6:57 PM in response to Bazil88

Bazil88 Said:

"accidentally hid an app, tried to unhide it via App Store, but it’s no longer there, any ideas??"

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Reset the Home Screen Layout:

If widgets and apps are not working as they should, then you need to reset the Home Screen Layout...

Go Here: Move and Organize Apps on iPhone - Apple Support

You'd have to add back all the widgets that you can recall being back on there. So, write down what is currently on the Home Screen.

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
  5. Then... Add the apps back

Accidentally hid an app, tried hidden apps on AppStore to unhindered it, but it isn’t there?

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