Some of my apps disappeared such as tiktok, Instagram, twitter and even AppStore and Camera

My apps disappeared and are "uninstalled", yesterday I was watching tiktok and out of nowhere the app closed, when I see the home screen there were no tiktok and other apps, I tried to reinstall them from AppStore but oh surprise, AppStore is not there either. I have tried several things but my apps still do not appear, and the funny thing is that some such as camera and AppStore appear as installed when I enter settings, but they do not appear in the start or in the search engine

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Aug 18, 2026 11:16 AM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2026 12:03 PM

Your apps are likely hidden by a software glitch, a hidden home screen page, or an active Screen Time/Content restriction that makes built-in apps like the App Store invisible while keeping them active in system settings. 

Check Screen Time and Restrictions

  • Go to Settings.
  • Tap Screen Time.
  • Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If it is on, turn it off completely or tap iTunes & App Store Purchases and make sure Installing Apps is set to Allow. 


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Aug 18, 2026 12:03 PM in response to Lunatica666

Your apps are likely hidden by a software glitch, a hidden home screen page, or an active Screen Time/Content restriction that makes built-in apps like the App Store invisible while keeping them active in system settings. 

Check Screen Time and Restrictions

  • Go to Settings.
  • Tap Screen Time.
  • Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If it is on, turn it off completely or tap iTunes & App Store Purchases and make sure Installing Apps is set to Allow. 


Some of my apps disappeared such as tiktok, Instagram, twitter and even AppStore and Camera

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