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Duplicate App icons on home screen

iOS 15.6.1, 2021 iPad Pro 12.9”


Today I noticed duplicate app icons for several apps on my home screen (not the dock). I deleted one of the duplicates and both icons disappeared when the app was deleted. Fortunately I was able to reinstall the app and login which restored my data, but I still have duplicate icons.


I’ve restarted my iPad Pro but that didn’t fix it. I did a search for a solution but couldn’t find a solution for a hard reset that did not involve pressing a Home button, which the iPad Pro doesn’t have.

Posted on Sep 12, 2022 7:14 PM

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Posted on Sep 15, 2022 12:03 PM

Hey inspiredlogic,


If restarting your iPad didn't resolve the issue, it seems that the best solution would be to delete and reinstall the affected apps.


You can find the steps to redownload apps here: Redownload apps and games from Apple - Apple Support


"How to redownload apps on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Open the App Store app.
  2. Tap the sign-in button  or your photo at the top of the screen.
  3. Tap Purchased.
  4. If you use Family Sharing, tap My Purchases or choose a family member’s name to see content that they purchased.
  5. Tap "Not on this [device]."
  6. Find the app that you want to download, then tap the download button .

Learn what to do if you can't redownload the app. If you can't find the app on your device, use the App Library to find the app."


Thanks!

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Sep 15, 2022 12:03 PM in response to inspiredlogic

Hey inspiredlogic,


If restarting your iPad didn't resolve the issue, it seems that the best solution would be to delete and reinstall the affected apps.


You can find the steps to redownload apps here: Redownload apps and games from Apple - Apple Support


"How to redownload apps on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Open the App Store app.
  2. Tap the sign-in button  or your photo at the top of the screen.
  3. Tap Purchased.
  4. If you use Family Sharing, tap My Purchases or choose a family member’s name to see content that they purchased.
  5. Tap "Not on this [device]."
  6. Find the app that you want to download, then tap the download button .

Learn what to do if you can't redownload the app. If you can't find the app on your device, use the App Library to find the app."


Thanks!

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