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Recently deleted app - trying to re-download from app store

I recently deleted a couple of apps from my iPhone X (iOS 14.4.1) - when I try to re-download from app store it says "open" rather than the "get". When I go to "my purchases" in app store - same situation, it says "open" - yet the app does not appear on my home screen. It's as if the app is still on my iPhone but app icon not on my home screen.

Any help / tips appreciated !

Posted on Mar 21, 2021 2:56 PM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2021 3:03 PM

you must have 'removed' the apps rather than deleted.. which means they still reside in the App Library


From your Home Screen, swipe left until you get to the App Library.

Swipe downward and you'll get an alphabetical list of your apps.

Locate the app in the list or type the app name into the search field

Once you've located the app, tap/hold until it raises/selects, then drag it and it'll pop out to your Home Screen

Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support

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Mar 21, 2021 3:03 PM in response to mmclaughlin

you must have 'removed' the apps rather than deleted.. which means they still reside in the App Library


From your Home Screen, swipe left until you get to the App Library.

Swipe downward and you'll get an alphabetical list of your apps.

Locate the app in the list or type the app name into the search field

Once you've located the app, tap/hold until it raises/selects, then drag it and it'll pop out to your Home Screen

Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support

Mar 21, 2021 3:20 PM in response to mmclaughlin

glad to be of help!

here is some info on deleting


review this

How to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


you can delete from the App Library by locating the app and tap/hold, select Delete App


or you can go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > [app name] > Delete


If you still are unable to delete, check:

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps

make sure that's set to 'Allow'

Recently deleted app - trying to re-download from app store

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