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Restore App Store

Someone deleted my App Store account, I can’t get anything!

iPhone 15

Posted on May 22, 2024 9:31 AM

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Posted on May 22, 2024 9:39 AM

There are 2 possibilities:

  • It is in the App Library and you can put it back on the Home Screen.

Find your apps in App Library on iPhone - Apple Support

  • Screen Time restrictions are set to prevent use of the App Store. The location is at Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Installing Apps.
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May 22, 2024 9:39 AM in response to IAmbrose2

There are 2 possibilities:

  • It is in the App Library and you can put it back on the Home Screen.

Find your apps in App Library on iPhone - Apple Support

  • Screen Time restrictions are set to prevent use of the App Store. The location is at Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Installing Apps.

May 22, 2024 9:45 AM in response to IAmbrose2

IAmbrose2 wrote:

What have they done to my phone? Also changed my password, and emails on some!

You can view if anyone else is logged into your account by going to Settings > [name on top], scroll to the bottom to see what other devices are logged into your account. Anyone that has access to your account can change your password.


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