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Restoring Default App

How can I restore the default photo app that was accidentally deleted? Restoring all settings didn't work.

Posted on Jan 21, 2021 8:49 PM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2021 8:56 PM

The Photo app cannot be deleted. It is still on your iPhone. Just need to find it. If you are using iOS 14 then look for it in the App Library (Last home screen when you SWAP LEFT till you reach the end). Once you find it then you can drag it out of there and place it on the home screen.

If you do not use iOS 14 then you can open Settings ➔ General ➔ Reset ➔ Reset Home Screen Layout. That will bring the default photo app and other default apps back to the home screen.


Axel F.

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Jan 21, 2021 8:56 PM in response to djsimivalley

The Photo app cannot be deleted. It is still on your iPhone. Just need to find it. If you are using iOS 14 then look for it in the App Library (Last home screen when you SWAP LEFT till you reach the end). Once you find it then you can drag it out of there and place it on the home screen.

If you do not use iOS 14 then you can open Settings ➔ General ➔ Reset ➔ Reset Home Screen Layout. That will bring the default photo app and other default apps back to the home screen.


Axel F.

Restoring Default App

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