How to get the App Store back after it deleted???

solara273 wrote:

So I accidentally deleted my App Store I was mad at the time and now I need it back

You did not delete it. All you can do is remove it from the Home Screen. Go to the App Library by swiping all the way to the left and type "App Store" in the search field or swipe down and the app will be seen alphabetically.

The only other way the App Store will not be seen is if Screen Time restrictions were set to not allow installing apps. This setting is at Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store > Installing Apps.

It appears the you have restrictions on your device that prevents app downloads and updates. This is done by the organizer of your Family Sharing plan. When the restriction is put in place, then you will no longer see the App Store on your phone. There is nothing you will be able to do to get the App Store back unless the parental control restriction is removed.

If you removed the App Store yourself, then you will find it in the App Library by swiping all the way to the left on your screen. You will find the App Store by searching for it there and can then place it on any of your Home Screens.

Find your apps in App Library on iPhone - Apple Support

I had the same issue. I turned off Content & Privacy Restrictions by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. Then saw my App Store in the App Library.

I updated my apps and then was able to place my content restrictions back on.

What were the results with the provided solution on this thread?

• If you are using iOS 17, have you updated to iOS 17.6.1?
• Have you check the App Library by swiping all the way to the left and entering "App Library" in the search field
• Have you tried turning off Content & Privacy Restrictions by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions? Since you have the same problem on 2 devices, it is likely due to these restrictions. The setting at Settings > Screen Time > Share Across Devices will duplicate those settings on all devices.

ryuu242 wrote:

in second grade, I was being really dumb and tried to imp my friends then I deleted the App Store how do I get back?😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 please make it so we get a lot of votes I’m only 8

The App Store cannot be deleted. It was either removed from the Home Screen and available in the App Library or the Organizer of your family plan has restricted you from accessing the App Store. Ask the Organizer of your plan.

How were you able to get WhatsApp back without using the App Store?

If it is not in your App Library, then shut off Content & Privacy Restrictions at Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.

This worked!

What worked was the last point:

• Have you tried turning off Content & Privacy Restrictions by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions?

SusanJBarker wrote:

So what do I do?

• Have you checked the App Library by swiping all the way to the left and entering "App Library" in the search field
• Have you tried turning off Content & Privacy Restrictions by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions?
• Have you shut off the setting at Settings > Screen Time > Share Across Devices?
• Have you updated to the latest iOS?

Huntteeee wrote:

My mom deleted the App Store and I need to get it back bc my apps are needing an update

Ask your Mom, she has ultimate control over your device.

brenden270 wrote:

How do you get the App Store back?

• If you are using iOS 17, have you updated to iOS 17.6?
• Have you check the App Library by swiping all the way to the left and entering "App Library" in the search field
• Have you tried turning off Content & Privacy Restrictions by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions?

elianna144 wrote:

so me and my cousin were just playing a game until my brother came in and said that we have to delete App Store because we did not do anything that he said so that is what we did so too all the kids out there please don’t do anything like that and please listen to your parents because you never know what could happen to you or them

You cannot delete the App Store off of your phone. All you can do is remove it from the Home Screen. Using Screen Time restrictions can prevent access to the App Store and you will not see it, but you did not remove the app from your phone.

There is no way to bypass a Screen Time restriction without a Passcode, so if you are unable to access the setting, the App Store will not show on your screen.

kensley292 wrote:

So try to google AppStore.com if you can’t find it

You cannot download the App Store app because it cannot be deleted in the first place.

you need to reset your phone’s settings.

I accidentally updated my phone as I haven’t used it for a few days then it deleted my social app such as WhatsApp and messages I managed to get them back but I can’t get the App Store back after it was deleted I’ve looked in library but it’s not there please help