Deleting apps on your iPhone can be done quickly and easily. However, what if you deleted an app and wanted to reinstall it? It can be even more complex if you don’t remember the exact name of the app.
You shouldn’t fret as there are ways you can track all deleted apps and reinstall them. If you are looking to find out how then this guide will be of great help to you.
This comprehensive guide is designed to lend a hand in such situations. It will walk you through the process of finding and reinstalling deleted apps on your iPhone, thus ensuring that you can regain access to those valuable tools, games, or utilities that you may have accidentally or intentionally removed.
Whether you are an experienced iPhone user or a newcomer to Apple’s ecosystem, this guide will offer a wealth of information to help you navigate the intricate landscape of apps and their installation on your device. In this guide, you will get to know how to find and reinstall deleted apps on iPhone.
How to find deleted apps through App Store
Did you know you can check out the entire list of paid and free apps through the App Store? Here are the steps to do so –
- Open App Store
- Now, tap on your profile icon present in the upper right corner
- Choose the “Purchased” option
- Then, select the “Not on this iPhone” tab to get the list of all the apps that you have previously deleted on your iPhone
- The apps that were deleted recently will come on top so you can use the cloud icon next to the app for reinstalling any deleted apps
How to unhide purchased apps via Settings
Privacy is an important factor in today’s tech-savvy world and Apple has been making huge strides in this department. One of the features introduced by Apple is the ability to hide the purchased apps. You might have accidentally hidden the app instead of deleting it. Here is how you can hide or view the list of purchased apps.
- Go to the App Store -> Profile Pic -> Purchased
- Now, you should swipe left on the app for finding the Hide option
- Lastly, tap on “Hide” to hide the app from the view
- Open Settings and choose the Apple ID at the top
- Then, you should tap on “Media and Purchases”
- After that, you should tap on “View Account” and verify by fingerprint ID or facial recognition
- You’ll be able to tap on “Purchase History” for viewing your past purchases including apps or “Hidden Purchases” for viewing all the hidden apps that you downloaded but hid and wish to reinstall
