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I can't find the App Store on my iPhone after resetting it

I did a factory reset on my phone because I was pretty sure it was hacked… so I signed back in and the App Store is gone. I tried resetting the Home Screen layout to get it back and that didn’t help either.


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iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 31, 2022 12:51 PM

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Posted on Oct 31, 2022 1:09 PM

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.

Also note the Search window at the top of the App Library.


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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Oct 31, 2022 1:09 PM in response to ayannah272

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.

Also note the Search window at the top of the App Library.


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


I can't find the App Store on my iPhone after resetting it

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