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 Mar 4, 2024 9:44 PM


amilya19 wrote:

How do I get the App Store back I think I deleted it on accident

It cannot be deleted. Swipe all the way to the left to reveal the App Library and type in "App Store". You will then be able to add it back to one of your Home Screens.

Find your apps in App Library on iPhone - Apple Support


If not there, then check Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Installing App. Make sure this is set to Allow.

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Mar 11, 2024 6:27 PM in response to Legend1125


Did you swipe all the way to the left to the App Library and put "App Store" in the search field to see if you can put it back on the Home Screen.

Find your apps in App Library on iPhone - Apple Support


Did you go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Installing Apps, and change it to Allow.




Apr 26, 2024 5:58 PM in response to eugeniusz66

eugeniusz66 wrote:

Accidentally deleted the App Store from iPhones how do I recover it .

Swipe down in the middle of the Home Screen until the Search function appears, then search for it. When it comes up, press and hold on the App Store until the 'Add to Home Screen' options appears. Click it and you're done.


Alternatively, does your device have App Store restrictions enabled?

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