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My App Store is missing and I can’t access my settings

How do I download App Store? It’s not on my home page and I can not access my Apple ID. What do I do.

Posted on Sep 7, 2020 3:37 PM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2020 3:42 PM

The App Store is not one of the apps that can be deleted. The usual reason for it not being visible is due to a restriction on purchasing. See: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


If that is not the cause, try using Search to see if that will locate it: Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Sep 7, 2020 3:42 PM in response to Ooshie253

The App Store is not one of the apps that can be deleted. The usual reason for it not being visible is due to a restriction on purchasing. See: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


If that is not the cause, try using Search to see if that will locate it: Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

My App Store is missing and I can’t access my settings

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