How to get the App Store on iPhone

How do I get the App Store back on my iPhone SE sifari won’t open or down load things cause it says it’s the wrong address I don’t know what address they are talking about

iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 8, 2024 7:56 PM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2024 8:12 PM

The App Store cannot be deleted from the phone, so you cannot download it. You may not see it on your Home screens because of one of these 2 reasons:

  • Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Installing Apps, and make sure it is set to Allow.
  • Check the App Library by swiping all the way to the left and enter "App Store" in the search field and if found you can drag it to one of your Home screens.


If your phone is part of a Family Plan, then the Organizer is using parental controls to prevent use of the App Store.

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Nov 8, 2024 8:12 PM in response to Jaylm

The App Store cannot be deleted from the phone, so you cannot download it. You may not see it on your Home screens because of one of these 2 reasons:

  • Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Installing Apps, and make sure it is set to Allow.
  • Check the App Library by swiping all the way to the left and enter "App Store" in the search field and if found you can drag it to one of your Home screens.


If your phone is part of a Family Plan, then the Organizer is using parental controls to prevent use of the App Store.

Feb 25, 2025 4:07 PM in response to jaylee260

jaylee260 wrote:

How to get my Apple Store back on my phone

The App Store cannot be deleted from the phone (except for EU customers). You may not see it on your Home screens because of one of these 2 reasons:

  • Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Installing Apps, and make sure it is set to Allow.
  • Check the App Library by swiping all the way to the left and enter "App Store" in the search field and if found you can drag it to one of your Home screens.


If your phone is part of a Family Plan, then the Organizer is using parental controls to prevent use of the App Store.

Feb 26, 2025 4:42 PM in response to Vixenqueen

Vixenqueen wrote:

still isn’t working what do I do
  • Is your device managed by a school?
  • Do you have any Profiles listed at Settings > General > VPN & Device Management?
  • Are you part of a Family Plan?
  • Is your region set to the European Union?
  • Try turning Screen Time completely off by going to Settings > Screen Time, and scroll do the bottom to Turn Off Screen Time.

Dec 8, 2024 9:12 PM in response to nikoletta83

nikoletta83 wrote:

I can not donlowd app sore app

You cannot download the App Store because it cannot be deleted from your phone. It may be hidden due to Screen Time or in your App Library, but you would have to read the post that has already been provided.


In addition, if your device is controlled by MDM software used in school or work environments, it may not be available to you.

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