At times, we may feel that we no longer need an app on the iPhone, and then we delete it. Maybe it's because you're bored with that game or that app, or it was even accidentally deleted. Then you wanted to restore this app or that game, what should you do? In this article, we will take a look at how to recover deleted apps and purchases within them on the iPhone.
How to recover a deleted app on iPhone
◉ Enter the App Store.
◉ Then tap your profile icon, located in the top corner of the screen.
◉ Select My Purchases, and if you are using Family Sharing on your device, select My Purchases or choose the name of the relevant family member to display a corresponding list of purchased apps.
◉ Select Not on this iPhone.
◉ Scroll down the list or use the search bar to find the app you want to restore.
◉ Click on the cloud icon to start reinstalling the application on the iPhone.
Why can't I find a deleted app in my purchase history?
If the app you want to restore to iPhone is missing from your purchase history, make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID you used to purchase and install the app. To check your Apple ID, just go to Settings, and your Apple ID name is at the top.
Second, you may have hidden the app from your App Store purchase history, and if so, you'll have to find it again using these steps:
◉ Go to Settings and tap on your Apple ID name.
◉ Select Media and Purchases.
◉ Click on View Account.
◉ Scroll down and tap Hidden Purchases.
◉ From the list, click Show next to the relevant app.
This returns the app to your App Store purchase history. You can then reinstall the application using the instructions discussed in the previous section.
Why is my restored app not showing up on my home screen?
If you find the app in your purchase history, but it shows an Open or Update button instead of a cloud icon, that means the app has already been downloaded to your iPhone. And if you don't find it on your home screen, the app might be hidden in the app library.
How to restore in-app purchases on your iPhone
To restore in-app purchases, first verify that you're signed in to the same Apple ID you used to purchase them.
You can only restore non-consumable purchases, such as levels obtained as bonus levels or upgrade to a professional version of the app. You cannot restore consumable purchases such as in-game currency, additional health points, and hints.
To restore in-app purchases:
◉ Run the app you recently reinstalled.
◉ From the main screen of the application, go to the settings within the application or the shopping section.
◉ You should find the option to restore or restore purchases, tap on it to start restoring your in-app purchases.
If you are unable to restore in-app purchases, you should contact the app developer for further assistance.
How to recover a deleted app that was removed from the App Store
Over the years, many new apps have appeared on the App Store and many old apps have been removed as well. The reason for removal may be the developer's own decision to withdraw the app, or the app may no longer meet Apple's ongoing compatibility requirements.
Unfortunately, you can't reinstall an app that's no longer available in the App Store, while you can see the app in your purchase history, the cloud icon will be gray and you won't be able to restore it.
Even if you previously created a backup via iCloud or iTunes, the backup only directs your iPhone to redownload apps from the App Store, and during the restore process, the actual download can only be done if the app is compatible and available for your iPhone your.
Successfully recover a deleted app on your iPhone
Recovering deleted apps is easy, and if you can't find the app, remember to check your Apple ID and hidden purchases. You can also search the app library to see if the app has already been downloaded to your iPhone. For any in-app purchases, you'll need to restore them using the same app settings.
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(Hidden Purchases) This is the first time I'm familiar with this feature, thank you very much for this tip.
Just a question, please, is there a possibility to permanently delete this list?
Once again, thank you very much for your effort and time.
I could not restore some applications after restoring the backup, because they are no longer on the App Store.
Also, applications saved on your computer or laptop can be easily retrieved on the iPhone, no matter how long it is and how old it is, unless the application is not compatible with the version of the iPhone that you are downloading by not upgrading the application from the developer’s side
Thank you ☝️
iTunes backup saves apps so that they can be removed later from the App Store.
You can restore this application by referring to this backup.
This is from experience.