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deleted an app to reinstall it but when i open the app store it shows I still have it and when i open it it is blank

deleted an app to reinstall it but when i open the app store it shows I still have it and when i open it it is blank

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 24, 2020 6:40 AM

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Posted on Dec 24, 2020 6:46 AM

you more than likely did not actually delete the app, but removed it from your Home Screen.. which means it still resides in the App Library.

Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage, give it a minute to load... locate your app, select and delete from there.

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deleted an app to reinstall it but when i open the app store it shows I still have it and when i open it it is blank

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