Settings icon not in App Library

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Settings icon not in App Library

Settings icon missing from screens & App Library. Can’t find it with Search. Using up-to-date IPhone 8. Can’t tell exact version because I can’t get to Settings.

iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 13, 2023 9:58 AM

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Sayujya-06

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Jan 13, 2023 10:18 AM in response to pamomo

It’s actually working for me

You can definitely find the Settings icon in the App Library if your iPhone has iOS 14 or iOS 15.

On your home screen, swipe left until you reach the App Library - Find the Settings icon, hold your finger on the icon and drag it back to the desired location on the home screen.

You can read more about the App Library and what it can be used for here:

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

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pamomo Author

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Jan 13, 2023 11:19 AM in response to Sayujya-06

Strangely enough, I could not find settings in the app library.

I managed to restore it by somehow updating some of my other apps. In order to do that, I ended up in the settings. By moving through the Settings tree, the settings icon magically appeared on my home screen.

I believe somehow it got hidden, and I cannot find a way to hide it. But all is well now. Thanks for your replies.

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