I accidentally deleted my email icon from my desktop. How do I get it back.

I need he Mail app back on my desktop. I was deleting other apps and accidentally deleted the Mail one that I need.

iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Aug 12, 2023 9:53 AM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2023 10:22 AM

To restore a deleted built-in app such as Mail, see the following from Delete built-in Apple apps from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch - Apple Support


Restore a built-in app that you deleted

  1. On your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, go to the App Store.
  2. Search for the app. Make sure that you use the exact name of the app.
  3. Tap the Redownload button .
  4. Wait for the app to restore, then open it from your Home Screen.


Alos note that apps can be removed from the home screen without being deleted. If that is the issue, go to the App Library (swipe left past your last home screen). From there you can touch and hold an app and slide it to the home screen.

Also note the Search window at the top of the App Library.



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Aug 12, 2023 10:22 AM in response to Patfromolmsted falls

To restore a deleted built-in app such as Mail, see the following from Delete built-in Apple apps from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch - Apple Support


Restore a built-in app that you deleted

  1. On your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, go to the App Store.
  2. Search for the app. Make sure that you use the exact name of the app.
  3. Tap the Redownload button .
  4. Wait for the app to restore, then open it from your Home Screen.


Alos note that apps can be removed from the home screen without being deleted. If that is the issue, go to the App Library (swipe left past your last home screen). From there you can touch and hold an app and slide it to the home screen.

Also note the Search window at the top of the App Library.



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