Apps disappear… but not really

natali227 Said:

"Apps disappear… but not really: I have the iPhone 8, and recently my home page will just randomly look half empty, as if my apps are gone. But! They’re not. I can still see the red bubble notification and I can actually still click the spot where the app was and launch that app. Is my phone just old and breaking or is this something apple needs to fix?"

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Reset the Home Screen Layout...

Everything will show up a default, including (i.e. Contacts). You'll have to make note of what is on each Home Screen, prior to resetting it.

Go Here: Move and organize apps on iPhone - Apple Support

Scroll to: Reset the Home Screen and Apps to their Original Layout

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: General
3. Tap: Reset
4. Tap: Reset Home Screen Layout

Try a forced restart.

• Press and quickly release the volume up button

• Press and quickly release the volume down button

• Press and hold the side button.

• When the Apple logo appears, release the button.

https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/iphone/iph8903c3ee6/ios