How to Restore Deleted Apps on Your iPhone

Accidentally deleted an app on your iPhone and wondering how to get it back? Don’t worry! It’s quite simple to restore deleted apps on your iPhone. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the different methods you can use to recover your apps, ensuring you can get back to using them in no time.

1. Restore Deleted Apps from the App Store

The easiest way to restore a deleted app is through the App Store. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open the App Store on your iPhone.

2. Tap on your profile icon at the top right corner of the screen.

3. Select Purchase History from the menu.

4. Now, you can filter your apps by clicking on the showing option, and select the options as per your need and click apply.

2. Restore Deleted Apps from the App Store From iCloud Backup

If you regularly back up your iPhone to iCloud, you can restore deleted apps along with their data by restoring your iPhone from an iCloud backup. Here’s how:

1. Go to Settings > General > Reset.
2. Tap on Erase All Content and Settings. This will erase everything on your iPhone, so make sure you’ve backed up important data.
3. After your iPhone restarts, you’ll see the Apps & Data screen.
4. Choose Restore from iCloud Backup and sign in to your iCloud account.
5. Select the backup that contains the deleted app.
6. Wait for the restore process to complete, and your deleted app should be back on your iPhone.

3. Use iTunes/Finder to Restore Deleted Apps

You can also restore deleted apps using a computer with iTunes (for Windows and macOS Mojave or earlier) or Finder (for macOS Catalina or later). Follow these steps:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open iTunes or Finder.
3. Select your iPhone from the list of devices.
4. Click on Restore Backup and choose the backup that contains the deleted app.
5. After the restore process is complete, your deleted app will be back on your iPhone.

4. Search for the App on Your iPhone

Sometimes, an app might not be deleted but simply moved to a different screen or folder. To make sure the app is truly deleted, use the Search feature:

1. Swipe down on your home screen to open the Search bar.
2. Type the name of the app.
3. If the app appears in the search results, it means it’s still on your device. Tap on it to open it.

5. Check the App Library

Starting from iOS 14, iPhones have an App Library that automatically organizes all your apps. If you’ve accidentally removed an app from your home screen, it might still be in the App Library:

1. Swipe left on your home screen until you reach the App Library.
2. Browse through the categories or use the Search bar to find the app.
3. If you find the app, tap on it to open it.

FAQs

1. Can I restore an app along with its data? Yes, if you restore your iPhone from an iCloud or iTunes/Finder backup, the app and its data will be restored. However, if you download the app from the App Store, you’ll only get the app, and any previous data may be lost unless the app has its own cloud backup.

2. What if I can’t find the app in my purchase history? If you can’t find the app in your purchase history, it might have been removed from the App Store by the developer or Apple. In such cases, you won’t be able to download the app again.

3. Will restoring a backup remove my current data? Yes, restoring a backup will replace all the current data on your iPhone with the data from the backup. Make sure to back up any new data before restoring a previous backup.

4. Can I restore apps I bought on a different Apple ID? No, apps purchased under a different Apple ID cannot be restored unless you switch to that Apple ID and access the purchase history.

5. How do I prevent accidentally deleting apps? You can prevent accidental deletion by enabling restrictions: Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases and set Deleting Apps to Don’t Allow.

By following these simple methods, you can easily restore deleted apps on your iPhone and get back to using them without hassle. Whether you choose to recover them through the App Store, iCloud, or iTunes/Finder, the process is straightforward and quick.

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