How do I add Apps to the dock on my iPhone 15 Pro?

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS version 17.03

When arranging icons on the home screen I accidentally ended up combining two apps in the dock to a folder, I then removed the folder by dragging off the dock - which worked , but I couldn't re-add the apps to the dock - when I released my finger they just jump back to their original position regardless of where on the dock I do so. I tried dragging the other icons that remained of the dock - to see if they would behave differently.. but got the same result.. so now my "dock" is empty and I can't add anything back to it.

I do not have have any "restrictions" set under general.. its a personal non work phone that i have full control over.. Any ideas what could be going on ?

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Posted on Nov 14, 2023 2:21 PM

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celestia2248

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Posted on Jul 8, 2024 4:41 AM

Hi, I was dealing with the same issue today (iPhone 15 Pro Max)

But I think I found a solution for it:

Search for whichever app you want to add to the dock (drag your finger down the main screen and the search bar should pop up)
Drag the app to the dock
Remove (not delete) the app from Home Screen (if applicable)

If it doesn’t work, try restarting your phone and try again. Apple needs to be more careful with these things.

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Nov 25, 2023 6:54 AM in response to Unequal_Savage

Did you figure it out. I have same issue.

hyepaul

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Nov 30, 2023 4:05 PM in response to robcoles

I just upgraded my Iphone to OS 17 and am also having the same problem. I'd rather not reset my home screen, does anyone else have a work around for not being able to add to the dock?

Mkonu123

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Jan 4, 2024 8:25 AM in response to Chris Moser

This worked for me! Thanks a bunch.

Jan 12, 2024 6:47 AM in response to Chris Moser

Awesome! This worked for me too. Deleted several apps and now it works. Thank you!

Frankvmd

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Jan 23, 2024 6:18 PM in response to Korat_Kat

".... toggle showing App Library, Suggestions and Recent in the dock".... sorry but where EXACTLY are you finding this string of commands?

Frankvmd

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Jan 23, 2024 6:23 PM in response to Frankvmd

Oh, and now my iphone 15 max pro won't automatically move the icons onto a new screen when trying to move icons around or add one to a page! Nice....

Jun 10, 2024 1:41 PM in response to Chris Moser

This worked for me. I couldn't add my 4th app to my dock station and I deleted a bunch of dumb apps I had and it worked.

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How do I add Apps to the dock on my iPhone 15 Pro?