Q: Reinstall Maps app

Hi,

I somehow deinstalled or deleted my Maps app. Where can I get it, to install it again? I can't find it in the Appstore nor the apple.com webpages. Any ideas?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Dec 6, 2014 12:44 PM

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bobby_d Dec 8, 2014 6:26 AM in response to amaridev
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Dec 8, 2014 6:26 AM in response to amaridev

Greetings amaridev,

The Maps app comes preinstalled on all iOS devices. System apps cannot be deleted, unlike apps downloaded from the App Store. There is a chance that the Maps app was placed in a folder at some point. If this is the case you can search for the Maps app easily by using Spotlight:

iOS: Understanding Spotlight Search - Apple Support

In the event the app cannot be found via Spotlight, it may be a sign of issues with your device software. You will have to reset the device to factory setting to restore the Maps app:

How to erase your iOS device and then set it up as a new device or restore it from backups - Apple Support

Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.

Take care,

BobbyD
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amaridev Dec 8, 2014 6:31 AM in response to bobby_d
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Dec 8, 2014 6:31 AM in response to bobby_d

Hi, thanks for answering.
It's OS X not iOS. And there you can delete system apps very easily.

But in the meantime I got home where I had my Time Machine backup. Restored it and being fine now. Really a great backup solution. Saved me so many times now
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