How to Retrieve Deleted Apps on iPhone: A Comprehensive Guide

Using the App Store to recover deleted apps

To restore accidentally deleted apps, open the App Store, tap your profile icon, select "Purchased," then "Not on this iPhone." Find and restore deleted apps by tapping the cloud icon to redownload. For built-in apps, search for them in the App Store and tap the download icon to reinstall. Restore accidentally deleted apps from the App Store by following these steps to recover both third-party and system applications.

Methods to retrieve deleted apps on iPhone

Using the App Store to restore deleted apps

• Access purchase history to find deleted apps:

  • Open the App Store on your iPhone
  • Tap your profile icon at the top of the screen
  • Select "Purchased"
  • Tap "Not on this iPhone" to see previously downloaded apps

• Redownload the app to restore accidentally deleted app:

  • Find the deleted app you want to retrieve
  • Tap the cloud icon next to the app name to redownload and get back deleted app icon

• Search for the app to find and restore deleted apps:

  • If you can't find the app in your purchase history, use the search function in the App Store
  • Type the app name and look for the cloud icon to redownload

Using the App Library to retrieve deleted apps on iPhone (iOS 14 and later)

• Check the App Library to find deleted apps:
  • Swipe left on your home screen until you reach the App Library
  • Search for the deleted app
  • If found, press and hold the app icon, then drag it back to your home screen

Restoring built-in Apple apps

• Reinstall default apps to restore accidentally deleted app:
  • Open the App Store
  • Search for the built-in app (e.g., Calculator, Weather)
  • Tap the download icon to reinstall and get back deleted app icon

Troubleshooting app recovery issues when retrieving deleted apps on iPhone

Check Apple ID and device settings

• Verify Apple ID to restore deleted apps from App Store:

  • Ensure you're signed in with the same Apple ID used to originally download the app
  • Check your email for the original App Store receipt to confirm the correct Apple ID

• Family Sharing:

  • If using Family Sharing, make sure you've accepted the invitation to the family group
  • You may need to sign in with the family organizer's Apple ID to access shared apps

App Store account issues when trying to find and restore deleted apps

• Log out and back in:

  • Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iTunes & App Store
  • Tap your Apple ID and select "Sign Out"
  • Sign back in with the correct Apple ID

• Check for hidden purchases:

  • In the App Store, go to your account
  • Tap "Hidden Purchases" to see if the app is there
  • Unhide the app if necessary

Device-specific solutions to retrieve deleted apps on iPhone

• Offload and reinstall:

  • For iOS/iPadOS: Go to Settings > General > iPhone/iPad Storage
  • Find the app, tap "Offload App", then "Reinstall App"

• Try another device:

  • Attempt to download the app on another device linked to your Apple ID

Preventing accidental app deletions

• Disable app offloading:

  • Go to Settings > App Store
  • Turn off "Offload Unused Apps"

• Add apps to Home Screen:

  • In Settings > Home Screen & App Library
  • Set "Add to Home Screen" for newly downloaded apps

Recovering apps through iTunes and iCloud

To retrieve deleted apps from iTunes, access your purchase history in the App Store. You can recover deleted apps by viewing your previously downloaded apps and reinstalling them. For full app data recovery, restore apps on iPhone home screen using iTunes or iCloud backups. Retrieve deleted apps on iPhone by accessing your App Store account, using iCloud or iTunes backups, or checking the App Library. These methods allow you to recover deleted apps and their associated data.

App recovery methods

Reinstalling from App Store

• Access purchase history: Open App Store, tap profile icon, select "Purchased" > "Not on this iPhone" to retrieve deleted apps
• Reinstall apps: Tap the download icon next to desired apps to recover deleted apps
• Search for specific apps: Use the App Store search bar to find and reinstall deleted apps on iPhone

Retrieve deleted apps from iTunes

• Connect iPhone to computer: Use a USB cable to connect your device
• Open iTunes/Finder: Launch the application on your computer to retrieve deleted apps
• Select device: Click the device icon in iTunes/Finder
• Choose backup: Navigate to "Summary" tab, locate "Backups" section, click "Restore Backup" to recover deleted apps
• Complete restoration: Follow on-screen instructions to finish the process and restore apps on iPhone home screen

Use iCloud backups to recover apps

• Access iCloud settings: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup
• Enable iCloud Backup: Turn on iCloud Backup if not already enabled to retrieve deleted apps on iPhone
• Initiate backup: Tap "Back Up Now" to create a current backup
• Reset device: Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings
• Restore from backup: During device setup, choose "Restore from iCloud Backup" to recover deleted apps

Using third-party recovery software

• Download recovery software: Consider options like Dr.Fone or EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard to retrieve deleted apps
• Connect device: Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to the computer
• Scan device: Follow software instructions to scan for deleted apps and data
• Select and recover: Choose the apps you want to recover and follow prompts to restore apps on iPhone home screen

Security considerations

• Use official methods: Prioritize App Store, iTunes, and iCloud for app recovery to ensure security when retrieving deleted apps on iPhone
• Verify third-party software: If using recovery tools to recover deleted apps, choose reputable providers with strong security measures
• Protect personal data: Be cautious when granting access to your device or backups
• Keep software updated: Ensure your device and recovery tools are running the latest versions for best security when retrieving deleted apps

Alternative methods for app recovery on different iPhone models

To retrieve deleted apps on iPhone 14, you can use App Store re-download or iCloud backup restoration. These methods are the most effective for retrieving deleted apps on iPhone 14, 12, 11, and 8 models. For more comprehensive recovery, including app data, use third-party recovery software like Wondershare Dr.Fone or Stellar Data Recovery.

App Store re-download method to retrieve deleted apps on iPhone

• Access App Store: Go to the App Store, tap your Profile Icon in the top right corner
• View purchased apps: Select "Purchased", then tap "Not on this iPhone" tab to find deleted apps
• Re-download: Find the deleted app and tap the "Download" icon to reinstall it on your iPhone 14, 12, 11, or 8
• Search alternative: If not in the purchased list, search for the app in the App Store and download it again to retrieve the deleted app

iCloud backup restoration for retrieving deleted apps

• Check for backup: Ensure you have a recent iCloud backup containing the deleted apps you want to retrieve
• Reset iPhone: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset All Settings on your iPhone 14, 12, 11, or 8
• Restore from backup: During setup, choose to restore from your iCloud backup to retrieve deleted apps
• Wait for restoration: Allow time for apps and data to be restored from the backup on your iPhone

Third-party recovery software to retrieve deleted apps on iPhone

• Stellar Data Recovery: Top-rated tool for recovering photos, videos, messages, and app data from iPhone, iPad, iTunes, and iCloud
• Wondershare Dr.Fone for app recovery: Recovers contacts, messages, photos, and app data from iPhone 14, 12, 11, and 8, iTunes, and iCloud backup
• TenorShare UltData: Supports recovery of up to 35 file formats from device, iCloud, and iTunes backups to retrieve deleted apps
• PhoneRescue: Offers NO-DATA-LOSS technology for recovering files and fixing iOS system glitches on various iPhone models

App Library method to retrieve deleted apps (iOS 14 and later)

• Access App Library: Swipe right from the home screen until you reach the App Library on iPhone 14, 12, or 11
• Search for app: Use the search bar or browse categories to find the deleted app you want to retrieve
• Reinstall: Tap and hold the app icon, then select "Add to Home Screen" to reinstall and retrieve the deleted app

iTunes/Finder backup restoration for retrieving deleted apps

• Connect iPhone: Plug your iPhone 14, 12, 11, or 8 into your computer and open iTunes or Finder
• Select device: Click on your device icon in iTunes/Finder to begin the process of retrieving deleted apps
• Restore backup: In the "Summary" tab, click "Restore Backup" and choose the relevant backup to retrieve deleted apps

Offloaded app recovery on iPhone

• Check storage: Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage on your iPhone 14, 12, 11, or 8
• Locate offloaded app: Find the app marked with a cloud symbol and an arrow to retrieve the deleted app
• Reinstall: Tap "Reinstall App" to recover the offloaded app and its data, effectively retrieving the deleted app on your iPhone

FAQ

How can I find deleted apps on my iPhone?

Open the App Store, tap your profile icon, select 'Purchased,' then 'Not on this iPhone.' You can also check the App Library by swiping left on your home screen.

What's the process to restore accidentally deleted apps?

Find the app in your App Store purchase history and tap the cloud icon to redownload. For built-in apps, search for them in the App Store and tap the download icon.

Can I recover deleted apps on iPhone 14?

Yes, you can recover deleted apps on iPhone 14 using the App Store re-download method or by restoring from an iCloud backup. Third-party recovery software is also an option for more comprehensive recovery.

Is it possible to retrieve deleted apps from iTunes?

Yes, you can retrieve deleted apps from iTunes by connecting your iPhone to a computer, opening iTunes/Finder, and restoring from a backup. This method recovers apps and their associated data.

How do I restore apps to my iPhone home screen?

After redownloading an app from the App Store, it should appear on your home screen. If it's in the App Library, tap and hold the app icon, then select 'Add to Home Screen.'