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The App Store on my iPhone has disappeared

My App Store is GONE. I’ve tried messing around with parental controls, screen time, and looking in the App Library, but the app simply disappeared. For a separate reason, I have transferred devices and noticed that the App Store is even gone on my new phone. I really need help.


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iPhone XR, iOS 17

Posted on Jun 26, 2024 9:37 AM

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Posted on Jun 26, 2024 9:58 AM

If Installing Apps is set to allow and you still cannot see the App Store, then try turning off the Content & Privacy Restriction at Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Content & Privacy Restrictions. In addition, turn the switch off at Settings > Screen Time > Share Across Devices.


Do a restart and enter "App Store" in the App Library search bar if you do not see it on one of your Home Screens.

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Oct 11, 2024 9:52 PM in response to Hussain___

Hussain___ wrote:

I’ve tried all these things and restarted my phone multiple times, but the app is still missing.

Let us know what all the things are that you have tried.

Restrictions, App Library, and hidden apps are 3 that have been detailed in this thread multiple times. You can describe what you have found by following those steps or provide screenshots if that would be helpful.

Oct 25, 2024 7:35 PM in response to crissy281

crissy281 wrote:

Me too, no matter what I do it just won’t show up. I have every update, I’ve restarted my whole phone and deleted practically everything. I’m stressing out. Please help me fix this.

Read the replies here and let us know what you have done. None of what you have posted has been suggested, but the steps to resolve the issue has been posted many times.

Nov 5, 2024 6:05 AM in response to anesa288

What exactly is "everything" that you have tried?

Have you read the thread you replied to? Have you tried the suggestions here?


Settings ➜ Screen Time ➜ Content and Privacy Restrictions ➜ iTunes & App Store Purchases ➜ Installing Apps and make sure its set to "Allow".


If you have a corporate or school Exchange Email account, it may restrict the App store. You would need to contact the office or school IT department if that is the case.

Nov 5, 2024 9:17 AM in response to audheron

Starting on your Home Screen >

Look down at the bottom where there is a button with a magnifying glass next to the word Search >

Click on Search and at the top of your phone you should see the blue App Store button >

Press on the blue App Store button and a list will appear (which has the words: search, redeem, updates, purchases, etc.) >

Keep pressing the blue App Store button until it starts wobbling/jiggling >

While you are still pressing it (because now it is wobbling/jiggling) >

Slide it to the LEFT, and it will go onto your Home Screen wherever you drop it.

Nov 17, 2024 7:09 AM in response to Xvfvvfufyuvyg

Xvfvvfufyuvyg wrote:

My App Store disappeared from my iPad. I don’t know what to do. I shut my iPad down, but it didn’t not work. Please help me. I need to know what to do.☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Read the thread you replied to, and see if any of the many suggestions provided help you find it.

Nov 25, 2024 9:57 AM in response to kensley292

kensley292 wrote:

Can someone help me with my App Store I have a limit on my thing and my mom dosent know what to press can someone tell me what she has too press for it to be back on my phone?

If it was restricted by Screen Time, then, as has bene mentioned several times in this thread, she needs to go to Settings ➜ Screen Time ➜ Content & Privacy Restrictions ➜ iTunes & App Store Purchases ➜ Installing Apps, and make sure its set to "Allow". It make a few moments to re-appear.


If something else caused it to disappear, then you need to determine what was done before any one can tell you how to reverse it.

Dec 16, 2024 6:35 AM in response to QueenPeregord1

QueenPeregord1 wrote:

I’m mad because something happened to my tablet

What happened to your tablet?

What tablet do you have exactly?

If your App Store is missing, read through the thread you replied to and try the suggestions provided already and see if one works for you.


If those suggestions don't work for you, and you want help, you will need to explain your issue clearly and not be cryptic about it.

The App Store on my iPhone has disappeared

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