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Help me get App Store back

I deleted my App Store and can not get it back. I have tried resetting the Home Screen and searching for it in the App Library but still cannot get it back

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 15, 2021 8:33 AM

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Posted on Jun 15, 2021 8:47 AM

Hi, please check your Screentime configuration.


  1. Launch Settings app on your iOS device
  2. Now, tap on Screen Time
  3. Now Content & Privacy Restriction
  4. Next, you have to enter your Restrictions passcode
  5. Now tap on iTunes & App Store Purchases
  6. Click on Installing Apps
  7. Now, make sure the switch next to Installing Apps is ON. If in case, it's Off turn it On.


For Reference:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250000742

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Jun 15, 2021 8:47 AM in response to CJ_alfalfa

Hi, please check your Screentime configuration.


  1. Launch Settings app on your iOS device
  2. Now, tap on Screen Time
  3. Now Content & Privacy Restriction
  4. Next, you have to enter your Restrictions passcode
  5. Now tap on iTunes & App Store Purchases
  6. Click on Installing Apps
  7. Now, make sure the switch next to Installing Apps is ON. If in case, it's Off turn it On.


For Reference:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250000742

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