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Lost Safari

I accidentally deleted the Safari app from my iPhone 8. Going to the App Store doesn’t seem to work. Need help to reinstall the Safari browser.

iPhone 8, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 4, 2021 7:49 PM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2021 9:30 PM

It isn't possible to delete Safari from your iPhone. If you can't find it on your home screen, you can try to find it in the App Library. Swipe the right past your last page of apps on your phone to access the App Library. From there, long press on the app icon and tap "Add to Home Screen."


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


You also might have Safari disabled in Content Restrictions. In Settings, go to Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps, and make sure that Safari is turned on. If it's turned off, it won't appear on your home screen.

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Nov 4, 2021 9:30 PM in response to Con911Etbd

It isn't possible to delete Safari from your iPhone. If you can't find it on your home screen, you can try to find it in the App Library. Swipe the right past your last page of apps on your phone to access the App Library. From there, long press on the app icon and tap "Add to Home Screen."


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


You also might have Safari disabled in Content Restrictions. In Settings, go to Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps, and make sure that Safari is turned on. If it's turned off, it won't appear on your home screen.

Lost Safari

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