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Recover hidden app iphone

A few weeks ago I thought to delete an app from my iPhone to reinstall it. I did not delete it, but have hidden it. Is there a way to unhide/recover that app?


I can start it by searching for it in the App Store. I am not able to download and install it again. I can not search using Spotlight as my search/Spotlight seems to be broken.

iPhone 12, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 12, 2020 7:41 AM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2020 7:57 AM

I'm assuming that you 'Removed' it from the Home Screen rather than deleted it.

When you search for it in the App Store it says 'Open'?


If this is the case,

On your Home Screen swipe left until you get to the App Library,

Swipe downward in the App Library.. and all your apps will be displayed in an alphabetical list.

Find the app in the list or use the search field, once located, tap/hold until it raises/selects and then drag.

It should pop back out to your Home Screen and you can put it where you like

Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support

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Dec 12, 2020 7:57 AM in response to Macamba

I'm assuming that you 'Removed' it from the Home Screen rather than deleted it.

When you search for it in the App Store it says 'Open'?


If this is the case,

On your Home Screen swipe left until you get to the App Library,

Swipe downward in the App Library.. and all your apps will be displayed in an alphabetical list.

Find the app in the list or use the search field, once located, tap/hold until it raises/selects and then drag.

It should pop back out to your Home Screen and you can put it where you like

Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support

Recover hidden app iphone

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