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How can I find and restore the App Store on my iPad?

I no longer have the App Store on my IPad. How can I find it and restore it to my screen?


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iPhone 8, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 9, 2024 5:28 PM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2024 8:24 PM

My App Store isn’t even listed when I swipe all the way to the left. And all my content privacy is set to allow. How do I get App Store back on iPhone?

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Jul 12, 2024 4:51 AM in response to FoxFifth

Hello, I have the same problem, everything is set to Allow under Content & Privacy Restrictions but the App Store is nowhere to be found and isn't listed when I swipe left or search for it. There is an old Apple Store icon that when clicked on opens a webpage, I then click on Open the App and it says Safari cannot open the page because the address is invalid.


Do you have any other suggestions of how I can get the APP store back?


I am running the latest iOS 17.5.1 on iphone 12, thanks

Mar 9, 2024 6:42 PM in response to Stupid-is-as-stupid-does

The App Store app is not one of the apps that can be deleted but it can be removed from the Home Screen. Go to the App Library (swipe left past your last Home Screen). From there you can touch and hold an app and slide it to the Home Screen.


Another 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. Also see the following Apple Support article for more information: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


How can I find and restore the App Store on my iPad?

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