How to get the App Store back after it deleted???

It appears the you have restrictions on your device that prevents app downloads and updates. This is done by the organizer of your Family Sharing plan. When the restriction is put in place, then you will no longer see the App Store on your phone. There is nothing you will be able to do to get the App Store back unless the parental control restriction is removed.

If you removed the App Store yourself, then you will find it in the App Library by swiping all the way to the left on your screen. You will find the App Store by searching for it there and can then place it on any of your Home Screens.

Find your apps in App Library on iPhone - Apple Support

I had the same issue. I turned off Content & Privacy Restrictions by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. Then saw my App Store in the App Library.

I updated my apps and then was able to place my content restrictions back on.

What were the results with the provided solution on this thread?

• If you are using iOS 17, have you updated to iOS 17.6.1?
• Have you check the App Library by swiping all the way to the left and entering "App Library" in the search field
• Have you tried turning off Content & Privacy Restrictions by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions? Since you have the same problem on 2 devices, it is likely due to these restrictions. The setting at Settings > Screen Time > Share Across Devices will duplicate those settings on all devices.

ryuu242 wrote:

in second grade, I was being really dumb and tried to imp my friends then I deleted the App Store how do I get back?😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 please make it so we get a lot of votes I’m only 8

The App Store cannot be deleted. It was either removed from the Home Screen and available in the App Library or the Organizer of your family plan has restricted you from accessing the App Store. Ask the Organizer of your plan.

How were you able to get WhatsApp back without using the App Store?

If it is not in your App Library, then shut off Content & Privacy Restrictions at Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.

This worked!

What worked was the last point:

• Have you tried turning off Content & Privacy Restrictions by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions?

SusanJBarker wrote:

So what do I do?

• Have you checked the App Library by swiping all the way to the left and entering "App Library" in the search field
• Have you tried turning off Content & Privacy Restrictions by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions?
• Have you shut off the setting at Settings > Screen Time > Share Across Devices?
• Have you updated to the latest iOS?

Huntteeee wrote:

My mom deleted the App Store and I need to get it back bc my apps are needing an update

Ask your Mom, she has ultimate control over your device.

brenden270 wrote:

How do you get the App Store back?

• If you are using iOS 17, have you updated to iOS 17.6?
• Have you check the App Library by swiping all the way to the left and entering "App Library" in the search field
• Have you tried turning off Content & Privacy Restrictions by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions?

kensley292 wrote:

So try to google AppStore.com if you can’t find it

You cannot download the App Store app because it cannot be deleted in the first place.

you need to reset your phone’s settings.

So my dad went on my iPad and deleted this game called Roblox and he put this setting on so the App Store doesn’t come back and he un did that setting and now it’s not coming back and it comes back and then disappears and comes back it’s been since last night/yesterday and I can’t download my game Minecraft now…

My mom deleted this game called Roblox and now my App Store won’t come back because my mom deleted Roblox so come back like it’ll come back but then it will as soon as I try to press it it disappears and kicks me out

payton-9267 wrote:

My mom deleted this game called Roblox and now my App Store won’t come back because my mom deleted Roblox so come back like it’ll come back but then it will as soon as I try to press it it disappears and kicks me out

That is apparently exactly what your Mom wants to happen. She is in control of what you can and cannot do on your iPhone.

I have a similar situation. I have access limited on my phone so my parent has content restrictions for downloading apps. I wanted to update my apps so she allowed app downloads. The app store popped up in my home screen and then disappeared. Has been months since I have been able to download app updates.

I'm updated to the newest software, I don't have an old phone either.