App Store missing on iPhone XS

Hello, I am an iPhone XS user. The App Store on my device was deleted for no reason and I can no longer install or update apps. I tried resetting my device, but the App Store was deleted again afterwards. What should I do?




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Posted on Jan 31, 2025 11:12 AM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2025 11:18 AM

Hey there,


App Store cannot be deleted, you may have removed it to the App Library.


To get it back follow the instructions below ⬇️:


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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Jan 31, 2025 11:18 AM in response to HĂĽseyin1616

Hey there,


App Store cannot be deleted, you may have removed it to the App Library.


To get it back follow the instructions below ⬇️:


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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Jan 31, 2025 11:18 AM in response to HĂĽseyin1616

For starters, the App Store app cannot be deleted. There could be two reasons for this, you either have restrictions in place or you hid the app.


  • Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content and Privacy Restrictions > iTunes and App Store Purchases > Installing Apps and set to Allow.
  • Keep swiping left until you reach the App Library, then search for the App Store there and drag it back to your app pages.
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