1. Search for the App Store on your device
Sometimes, the App Store may have disappeared out of sight into a folder full of apps. Searching for it can be an easy way of locating it.
2. Disable Restrictions on the App Store
If you can’t find the App Store on your iPhone after searching for it, you may have set up Restrictions preventing you from accessing it. Follow the steps below to disable such Restrictions: These steps should restore the App Store icon. In case it doesn’t, try the tips below.
3. Reset Home Screen Layout to restore the App Store
This step will return your Home Screen to the default layout it had when you first set it up. Apps will not be deleted, but the stock apps will go back to their original placement on the Home screen.
4. Reset All Settings on iPhone
If you still aren’t able to locate the missing App Store icon, Reset All Settings. This will go a step further and restore all your device’s settings to default. This will not affect your documents, media, etc., stored on the device. Now, try searching for the App Store again. You should be able to locate it.
5. Install the latest iOS update
If you still can’t see the App Store, make sure you have updated the latest version of iOS. Although rare, it could be the reason why you aren’t able to find the App Store. To update, go to Settings → General → Software Update. If an update is available, you will see the option Download and Install. Tap it to install the update. It’s best to keep your device’s software updated to ensure that things run smoothly. Summing up! So, which of these tips helped you restore the missing App Store icon on your iPhone or iPad? Let us know in the comments below. You may also like to read:
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