How do I restore App Store on my iPhone 13?

I just accidentally remove my App Store. And it’s completely gone from my phone



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iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 24, 2024 6:46 AM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2024 7:23 AM

Here are 2 possibilities:

  • Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Installing Apps, and make sure it is set to Allow.
  • Swipe all the way to the left and enter "App Store" in the search filed to see if it is in the App Library.
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Oct 24, 2024 8:57 AM in response to pravesh257

Hello,


It appears you cannot find your App Store app. This issue is mentioned in this support article --> Download apps and games on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Certain built-in apps cannot be deleted so it is somewhere on your device. It can be hidden* by you, or by an administrator if your device is managed by an education or business institution. In the latter case you need to contact the administrator.


See if you hid it with restrictions:

Screen Time - Allowed apps Use parental controls on your child's iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

- "If you turn off an app or feature, it won’t delete it, it’s just temporarily hidden from your Home screen."

- Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > [Enter passcode] > Allowed Apps

- Settings > Screen Time, scroll down, then turn off "Share across Devices"


See if it is in your App Library -->

Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone [iOS14] - Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support


"Search for it ( Use Spotlight Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support ). Swipe down from the middle of any home screen and type the name of the app into the search field at the top of the screen. If it is in a folder, it will show the folder on the right of the app name after you tap on the app when it appears in the search."


"Reset the Home screen layout which will return the [app] to the home screen as long as it isn’t restricted. When you do this, it returns the home screen to out of the box condition and it will destroy any folders you had on the home screen. Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home screen layout."


* Use parental controls on your child's iPhone and iPad - Apple Support "If you turn off an app or feature, the app or feature won't be deleted, it's just temporarily hidden from your Home Screen."



Dec 2, 2024 10:45 AM in response to Djrotkf

Djrotkf wrote:

I accidentally pressed the minus button on the App Store icon while i was sorting my apps and now I can’t find it. Help

After you press the minus button, you will see another confirmation asking if you want to remove it from the Home Screen or Cancel the operations. It cannot be deleted, so you will find it in your App Library, by swiping all the way to the left. You can either swipe down on the screen to view apps alphabetically or search for App Store in the field there, then move it back to one of your Home Screens.

Dec 2, 2024 10:48 AM in response to Djrotkf

Djrotkf wrote:

I accidentally pressed the minus button on the App Store icon while i was sorting my apps and now I can’t find it. Help

That just means its in the App Library. Scroll all the way to the right most screen, and look for it there. When you find it, you can drag it back to any Home Screen you want it on.


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


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