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braylon116 Author

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My App Store is missing

I went to download an app and my App Store is no longer on my phone. How do I get it back?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 1, 2022 9:42 PM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Jul 2, 2022 8:30 AM

The App Store app is not one of the apps that can be deleted but it can be removed from the home screen. 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: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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