Deleted Apple Books from icloud drive

Accidentally deleted the Apple Books app from the iCloud users on my iMac using iOS 18.3.1 and cannot restore it. I have looked in icloud.com/recovery and it says there are no files.


iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 13.7

Posted on Feb 14, 2025 8:15 AM

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Posted on Feb 14, 2025 3:52 PM

Chriso184 wrote:

Accidentally deleted the Apple Books app from the iCloud users on my iMac using iOS 18.3.1 and cannot restore it.

As stated, this is not possible:

  • There is a Books app for Mac.
  • There is a different Books app for iOS.
  • Apps are obtained from the appropriate App Store
    • The Mac App Store for the Mac
    • The App Store on the iOS platform for iPhone
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Feb 14, 2025 3:52 PM in response to Chriso184

Chriso184 wrote:

Accidentally deleted the Apple Books app from the iCloud users on my iMac using iOS 18.3.1 and cannot restore it.

As stated, this is not possible:

  • There is a Books app for Mac.
  • There is a different Books app for iOS.
  • Apps are obtained from the appropriate App Store
    • The Mac App Store for the Mac
    • The App Store on the iOS platform for iPhone

Feb 14, 2025 4:38 PM in response to Chriso184

Chriso184 Said:

"Deleted Apple Books from icloud drive: Accidentally deleted the Apple Books app from the iCloud users on my iMac using iOS 18.3.1 and cannot restore it. I have looked in icloud.com/recovery and it says there are no files."

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Finding Apple Books App:

Seems you've only deleted these from the Home Screen. You'll find this in your App Library. Swipe your thumb in from the right, and drag it back over. Learn more here: Find and Use your Apps in App Library on iPhone - Apple Support

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