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My app icon is missing from my iPad, therefore, I can’t install new apps. I don’t think I deleted it!?! Is there a way to gain it back?

iPad, iPadOS 13

Posted on Jul 17, 2020 1:32 PM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2020 1:34 PM

If you mean the App Store icon, the App Store is not one of the apps that can be deleted. The usual reason for it not being visible is due to a restriction on purchasing. See: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


If that is not the cause, try using Search to see if that will locate it: Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Jul 17, 2020 1:34 PM in response to pbsnowden

If you mean the App Store icon, the App Store is not one of the apps that can be deleted. The usual reason for it not being visible is due to a restriction on purchasing. See: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


If that is not the cause, try using Search to see if that will locate it: Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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