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My Settings icon disappeared with the overnight upgrade. It is not in the apps library when I strike left to the end. Where can I find it?


iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Aug 12, 2023 12:53 PM

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Posted on Aug 13, 2023 10:41 AM

Greetings Abigaillong,


Are you able to search for the Settings app using the following steps?


  1. "Swipe down from the middle of the Home screen.
  2. Tap the Search field, then enter what you're looking for. As you type, Search updates results in real time.
  3. To see more results, tap Show More or search directly in an app by tapping Search in App.
  4. Tap a search result to open it." Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


If not, do you know if your device has parental restrictions or is issued from a school or work? If so, you may be unable to access settings due to restrictions set.


We hope this helps!


Sincerely.


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Aug 13, 2023 10:41 AM in response to Abigaillong

Greetings Abigaillong,


Are you able to search for the Settings app using the following steps?


  1. "Swipe down from the middle of the Home screen.
  2. Tap the Search field, then enter what you're looking for. As you type, Search updates results in real time.
  3. To see more results, tap Show More or search directly in an app by tapping Search in App.
  4. Tap a search result to open it." Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


If not, do you know if your device has parental restrictions or is issued from a school or work? If so, you may be unable to access settings due to restrictions set.


We hope this helps!


Sincerely.


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