when i archive the app and can't restore it i've tried re-downloading it via play store but still can't. how to fix it?

[arianwen27]

When you archive an app, the icon for the app should still show up on the phone as if it was installed. Pressing the app icon will download it again

[Bimo1103]

Previously I hid the application from the home screen so that the application icon did not appear and I thought it was the same as archiving. In the end I pressed archive the application and it could not be restored

[arianwen27]

Settings, apps, see if you can find it in there

[Bimo1103]

I found it but still can't restore

[AndrewL]

@Bimo1103: Head to the Google Play Store > Tap your profile in the top right > Manage apps and device > Manage > Swipe left via the boxed off options towards the top of the screen > Archived > Select the app > Restore.