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Icons disappear on new iPhone

How do I get the Icons back?


2 app icons have disappeared on my new phone. I hit something wrong. I think it says they are still on my phone but hidden. How do I get them back? App Store and CNN. Thanks.


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iPhone SE (Gen 3)

Posted on May 28, 2022 8:26 PM

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Posted on May 28, 2022 8:39 PM

napperhope Said:

"2 app icons have disappeared on my new phone. I hit something wrong. I think it says they are still on my phone but hidden. How do I get them back? App Store and CNN. Thanks.: How do I get the Icons back?"

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Reset the Home Screen Layout:

If widgets are not working as they should or have gone missing somehow, then you need to reset the Home Screen Layout...

Go Here: Move and Organize Apps on iPhone - Apple Support

You'd have to add back all the widgets that you can recall being back on there. So, write down what is currently on the Home Screen.

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
  5. Then... Add the apps back
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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 28, 2022 8:39 PM in response to napperhope

napperhope Said:

"2 app icons have disappeared on my new phone. I hit something wrong. I think it says they are still on my phone but hidden. How do I get them back? App Store and CNN. Thanks.: How do I get the Icons back?"

-------


Reset the Home Screen Layout:

If widgets are not working as they should or have gone missing somehow, then you need to reset the Home Screen Layout...

Go Here: Move and Organize Apps on iPhone - Apple Support

You'd have to add back all the widgets that you can recall being back on there. So, write down what is currently on the Home Screen.

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
  5. Then... Add the apps back

Icons disappear on new iPhone

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