My App Store is not opening
I don’t know why my App Store is not opening
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 12
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The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
I don’t know why my App Store is not opening
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 12
Start here, please check the network connection:
You need to have a good Service and/or Wi-Fi.
If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.
Charge the battery > 70%.
If you can't connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services
If you can't connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services - Apple Support
👉 If you tried all of the above steps and you still can’t connect, contact Apple Support.
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iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 12
If it is an iPhone 6S Plus you can update to iOS 15.7.7, you can check by reading this Apple article:
iPhone models compatible with iOS 12 -> iOS 16.
iPhone models compatible with iOS 15.5 – Apple Support (UK)
Check first -> iPhone type & iOS version -> Go to Settings -> General -> About.
You need about 6 GB device storage and good Service and/or Wi-Fi.
If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.
Charge the battery > 70%.
Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install.
See the following Apple articles:
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't update - Apple Support
You can do the update via PC, see this Apple article: Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC
Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support (UK)
If you have a Mac see this Apple article: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support
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If it is an iPhone 6 Plus you can update to iOS 12.5.7, and it can’t be update to a higher iOS 13 or later.
Start here, please check the network connection:
You need to have a good Service and/or Wi-Fi.
If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.
Charge the battery > 70%.
If you can't connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services
If you can't connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services - Apple Support
👉 If you tried all of the above steps and you still can’t connect, contact Apple Support.
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iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 12
If it is an iPhone 6S Plus you can update to iOS 15.7.7, you can check by reading this Apple article:
iPhone models compatible with iOS 12 -> iOS 16.
iPhone models compatible with iOS 15.5 – Apple Support (UK)
Check first -> iPhone type & iOS version -> Go to Settings -> General -> About.
You need about 6 GB device storage and good Service and/or Wi-Fi.
If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.
Charge the battery > 70%.
Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install.
See the following Apple articles:
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't update - Apple Support
You can do the update via PC, see this Apple article: Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC
Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support (UK)
If you have a Mac see this Apple article: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support
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If it is an iPhone 6 Plus you can update to iOS 12.5.7, and it can’t be update to a higher iOS 13 or later.
My App Store is not opening