What Happens If You Delete the App Store?

Help! I accidentally deleted the App Store on your iPhone, and I don't know how to find it. What happens if I delete the App Store? And how do I restore the App Store on my iPhone?

If you remove the App Store icon from the home screen, you actually hide the App Store. It does not mean that the App Store has been deleted. You can't delete an App Store app directly because Apple doesn't allow users to do so the same way they delete third-party apps. For most users, directly deleting the App Store is not feasible. The App Store is a core component of the iOS ecosystem and is essential for accessing a wide range of apps on your Apple device.

If the App Store icon is missing, you have these ways to restore it.

• Search bar: swipe down the home screen to open Spotlight search, enter "App Store" to search, and click the result to open it.
• App library: In iOS 14 and later versions, if the App Store icon is not on the home screen, it may be in the App resource library. You can find it in the search bar of the App Library. Long press it to drag it back to the home screen.
• Reset the home screen layout: In "Settings" > "Home Screen," you can select "Reset Home Screen Layout" to restore the default home screen settings, which will change all native settings, including the App Store. The app icon is returned to the home screen.

You may be worried about data loss if you delete something on your iPhone. The best way is to back up your iPhone regularly. It is recommended you use EaseUS MobiMover to back up your entire iPhone. The process of using EaseUS MobiMover is rather easy and fast. You can back up your iPhone in one click. This way, you can back up your iPhone to computer. If you want to restore your iPhone from the backup, EaseUS MobiMover will help you do it seamlessly.

📝Note: There is a situation where you can delete the App Store on a jailbroken iPhone. Deleting the App Store means you can no longer download or update apps through official channels. Once deleted, it is usually necessary to restore the App Store by re-flashing the iOS system, which is a relatively complicated process.

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