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Hello - the phone icon is not on my phone anymore.

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 26, 2023 12:40 PM

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Posted on Jun 27, 2023 5:30 PM

Hey Andyinsyracuse,


If you're missing an icon it is likely in the App Library, particularly for the Phone app as it can't be deleted by normal means.


"Use the App Library to find your apps 

From your Home Screen, swipe left until you see the App Library. Your apps are automatically sorted into categories. For example, you might see your social media apps under a Social category. The apps that you use most frequently will automatically reorder based on your usage. When you install new apps, they'll be added to your App Library, but you can change where new apps get downloaded.

iPhone showing the App Library screen. 

Search for an app in the App Library

  1. Go to the App Library. 
  2. Tap the search field, then enter the app that you're looking for. 
  3. Tap the app to open it.


Delete an app from the App Library

  1. Go to the App Library and tap the search field to open the list.
  2. Touch and hold the app icon, then tap Delete App Trash can icon.
  3. Tap Delete again to confirm.

If you can't delete an app that's not made by Apple, disable parental controls, then try deleting the app again.


Move apps to the App Library

  1. Touch and hold the app.
  2. Tap Remove App.
  3. Tap Remove from Home Screen."


Let us know if that helps or if you still can't locate the app.


Cheers!


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Jun 27, 2023 5:30 PM in response to Andyinsyracuse

Hey Andyinsyracuse,


If you're missing an icon it is likely in the App Library, particularly for the Phone app as it can't be deleted by normal means.


"Use the App Library to find your apps 

From your Home Screen, swipe left until you see the App Library. Your apps are automatically sorted into categories. For example, you might see your social media apps under a Social category. The apps that you use most frequently will automatically reorder based on your usage. When you install new apps, they'll be added to your App Library, but you can change where new apps get downloaded.

iPhone showing the App Library screen. 

Search for an app in the App Library

  1. Go to the App Library. 
  2. Tap the search field, then enter the app that you're looking for. 
  3. Tap the app to open it.


Delete an app from the App Library

  1. Go to the App Library and tap the search field to open the list.
  2. Touch and hold the app icon, then tap Delete App Trash can icon.
  3. Tap Delete again to confirm.

If you can't delete an app that's not made by Apple, disable parental controls, then try deleting the app again.


Move apps to the App Library

  1. Touch and hold the app.
  2. Tap Remove App.
  3. Tap Remove from Home Screen."


Let us know if that helps or if you still can't locate the app.


Cheers!


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