How can I reinstall the App Store app if I have uninstalled it? I tried searching online and many websites tell me, there is no way of uninstalling the App Store.
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Original Title: Reinstalling App Store
iPhone 13 mini, iOS 26
It appears you cannot find your App Store app. This issue is mentioned in this support article --> https://support.apple.com/HT204266#store
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 https://support.apple.com/HT201304#allow-apps
- "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] - https://support.apple.com/HT211345
"Search for it ( https://support.apple.com/HT201285 ). 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."
* https://support.apple.com/HT201304 "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."
It appears you cannot find your App Store app. This issue is mentioned in this support article --> https://support.apple.com/HT204266#store
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 https://support.apple.com/HT201304#allow-apps
- "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] - https://support.apple.com/HT211345
"Search for it ( https://support.apple.com/HT201285 ). 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."
* https://support.apple.com/HT201304 "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."
I'm in the EU and I think I can uninstall the App Store. Look at the screenshots provided.
Here is a support-article: https://support.apple.com/en-ie/121327
From the article to which you provided a link:
How to reinstall the App Store app
If you want to download or update any apps from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad, the App Store is required. Go to Settings, then tap Apps. Tap App Installation, then choose Restore App Store at the bottom of the page.
You might also see an option to reinstall the App Store when you tap any links to apps that can be downloaded from the App Store.
To me is looks like you should try Settings or downloading a different app to get that prompt. I am in the USA so I can't check anything for you.
How to reinstall the App Store app after uninstalling it?
