How do i re-add the Google Play Store icon to my Home Screen ?

glennhowardsecure

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My phone is a Samsung Galaxy J3.

Software version - J320PVPU1APH2
Hardware version - J320P02
Device name - Galaxy J3 (2016)
Model number - SM-J320P
Android version - 5.1.1
Android security patch level - 2016-08-01
Build number - LMY47X.J320PVPU1APH2

When I press what I suppose to be my app drawer (square with nine dots, three across and three down), I get an array of icons appearing on what I suppose to be my home screen. If I press the A-Z, their alphabetical order is updated. Pressing any of these icons launches the app whose name appears beneath the icon. I suppose these icons to be shortcuts.

My Google Play Store shortcut no longer appears among the others. I suppose I accidentally removed it in some way. When I press my Settings shortcut and then press Applications and then press Application Manager I get a list of application icons, including those for Google Play Store, Google Play Services and Google Play Services for Instant..,
each of which, when I press it, shows either an Uninstall or Disable button, which I suppose means they are all installed. I have been able to use the Play Store by navigating to it on the web, from my phone. But I would like to be able to launch the app from my phone, as I do with other installed apps. Thank you in advance for your attention.
 

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Welcome to Android Central! Do you have any folders in the App Drawer? If so, look in the Google folder.
 

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