Accidentally deleted the App Store from iPhone, how do I recover it

Accidentally deleted the App Store from my phone, how do I recover the app?


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Posted on Sep 30, 2023 9:59 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2023 10:04 AM

Use App Library to search the App Store app, see -> Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone

Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support           

  • If you have find the App Store app, tap & hold on the app, then drag to the Home screen & drop it.

 


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Mar 22, 2024 7:42 AM in response to malaiah81

It appears as this topic has just been commented on by children who have had their App Store restricted by their parents and are unable to download apps. This removes the App Store from the device. There has been no follow up from these users and most are not even following the discussion looking for an answer. For those who are actually interested in a solution, the information has been provided to solve the problem.

Mar 28, 2024 12:22 PM in response to Mac Jim ID

You are saying the App Store app cannot be deleted, but it actually can. I never deleted it, but it is gone. It is gone from my iphone, it is not hidden. When I search for it nothing comes up and not only that, when I go to the app store website and it says to open it in the app from the website, nothing happens. I have reset the phone, still no luck. These are work cells and I have several co-workers who are having the same issue. My personal iphone shows that when you "edit" your home screen, that delete is an option with this icon. Some of the default icons (apps themselves) do not give this option. None of this matters really, all I need to know is how to get it back, since that is the only way to get other applications loaded on these phones.


Apr 2, 2024 12:37 PM in response to orlagh66

orlagh66 wrote:

Can I get ideas for how to get my App Store back??? Thanks if you can help me out

You may want to post a new question or at least explain if you have already tried the steps to resolve the problems. Read through the posts and provide the screenshots requested and your problem will be solved. There have been many solutions already provided in these 5 pages and simply asking the question again about getting the App Store back will not be enough.

Apr 3, 2024 2:13 PM in response to Mac Jim ID

Mac Jim,

I seriously appreciate how helpful and patient you are being with everyone and I’m not trying to be difficult. But as a low level comp. tech. I did all your steps and they are not working but just to let you see what I’m experiencing, I’ll do screen shots as well.

My only thought is our organization (they are work phones) has blocked our access. Which after almost 7 plus years of us on iPhones with no issues just seemed odd to have this issue.

Apr 25, 2024 7:58 AM in response to Danus-123

Danus-123 wrote:

I accidentally deleted the AppStore and i cant get it back can you Show me how to Download it it will be really helpful if you can help me than thank you very much

There are 2 reasons why you are not seeing the App Store and the information has already been provided. Review the 6 pages here to find the answer and ignore the useless comments from people claiming they still do not have it. It is clear that their parents have restrictions on their device not allowing access if it is not in your App Library.

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