MAPS icon is gone, cannot find a way to get it back.

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MAPS icon is gone, cannot find a way to get it back.

I've tried the guidance to find in the App store and "restore", but there is only an OPEN option, no restore option or cloud symbol to reload it. What should I try now?

iPhone 6s, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 7, 2019 10:29 AM

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Vancouver22

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Jul 7, 2019 10:43 AM in response to ParfourRick

There’s only “open” because it’s still on your iPhone hidden in a folder .

If you can’t find it in a folder and don’t mind all your apps being moved around , you can

go into settings- Reset- Reset home screen layout

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ParfourRick Author

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Jul 7, 2019 11:08 AM in response to Tesserax

Obviously my MAPS app is in some hidden folder and not completely removed. The article presumes the app somehow was deleted and you can restore it using the cloud symbol on the App Store. I do not get that option. Thanks for responding.

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ParfourRick Author

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Jul 7, 2019 11:12 AM in response to seanachai51

Search tells the name of the folder when it is a purchased app. It does not do so for MAPS as that is delivered with IOS and stored somewhere special. It doesn't tell me about any hidden folder. When I search it automatically opens the MAPS app.

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ParfourRick Author

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Jul 7, 2019 11:06 AM in response to Vancouver22

Thanks, but I have quite a few apps organized in various folders that I would prefer to avoid having undone. Is there a way to find and un-hide a hidden folder?

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ParfourRick Author

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Jul 7, 2019 11:07 AM in response to seanachai51

I can open the app, but a search does not share where the APP is located. I want the icon for the app back on my screen. Thanks for responding.

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Jul 7, 2019 10:46 AM in response to ParfourRick

Simply search for the 'Maps' app. Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Tesserax

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Jul 7, 2019 10:48 AM in response to ParfourRick

This article also explains how to restore built-in apps: Remove built-in Apple apps from the Home screen on your iOS 10 device or Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Jul 7, 2019 11:08 AM in response to ParfourRick

As I said in my post, simply search for the 'Maps' app. Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support It'll tell you exactly where the app is located.

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