Thanks to things like iCloud, Apple has made app management much simpler and hassle-free. Remember there was a time when, if you deleted an app, you had to either rely on an iTunes backup or just plain buy the app again if you wanted it so badly?
Things have changed a lot since that time. Now, if you delete an app, you don’t have to worry or panic. In fact, I’ve deleted apps so many times now that the whole thing has become very normal.
If you deleted an app from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, you can recover the app very easily. Re-downloading the app doesn’t cost you anything if you’ve already bought the app. It all stores in the cloud (on your account) so don’t ever worry. Of course, make sure you have iCloud setup at all times so that every inch of the information is safely stored somewhere.
How to recover and re-install deleted apps on iPhone or iPod Touch via App Store
Step 1: Open the App Store
Step 2: Tap on ‘Updates’ from the menu at the bottom
Step 3: Tap on ‘Purchased Apps’
Step 4: Now, tap on ‘Not on This iPhone’ menu on top
Step 5: Find the app that you deleted and want to re-install. Tap on the cloud icon and the installation will begin.
Step 6: Alternatively, you can even search for the purchased app on the App Store. When you buy the app (that you’ve already paid for), you won’t be charged.
How to recover and re-install deleted apps on iPad
Recovering deleted apps on iPad is easier.
Step 1: Open the App Store
Step 2: Tap on ‘Purchased’ from the bottom menu
Step 3: From the menu on top, tap on ‘Not on This iPad’
Step 4: Install the apps that you want back on your iPad and you’re done!
How to restore deleted apps from iTunes on iPhone or iPad
Step 1: Connect your iPhone / iPad to your Mac/PC and open iTunes
Step 2: Click on the device (iPhone) and then tap on ‘Apps’ tab on the top
Step 3: If you want all apps (deleted, installed etc.) on the iTunes list to be synced with your iPhone every time you connect your iPhone to the computer, click ‘Automatically sync new apps’
Step 4: If you just want to install one particular app, choose the app on the Apps list and click “Install.”
If Wi-Fi sync is enabled, your iPhone will download the app even if it’s not connected to your computer.
Below is a quick video tutorial showing how to get deleted apps back:
So that’s how easy it is to recover deleted apps. You can use this feature if you want to hide certain apps when you give the iPhone/iPad to your kids. Reclaiming the apps after you’ve got the iPhone and iPad back is easy!
