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App Store icon not visible on screen, how to bring it back?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Sep 4, 2021 8:29 AM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Sep 4, 2021 8:36 AM

The usual reason for it not being visible is due to a restriction on purchasing. Go to Settings and tap Screen Time, tap Content & Privacy Restrictions, tap iTunes & App Store Purchases, choose a setting and set to Allow. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304#prevent-purchases

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