while my iPhone 14 Pro every time I download the app multiples come up of the same app

Multiple apps of the same app every application of downloaded from the App Store more than one downloads of the same app try to delete one and delete them all


iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Jan 13, 2024 10:54 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2024 11:34 PM

co243 wrote:

try to delete one and delete them all

When you remove one instance, all duplicate applications are also deleted, revealing that these seemingly separate apps are, in fact, a singular entity.


When you hide home screen pages and then move apps from the App Library, it can sometimes create a "mirror app" effect. These apps aren't true duplicates, but rather reflections of the hidden page's layout. It's like looking at a room through a two-way mirror—you're seeing the same objects but from a different perspective.


Here's a breakdown of the key points:

  • Hiding home screen pages doesn't delete apps, it just makes them less visible.
  • Apps can still be accessed from the App Library, even if their home screen page is hidden.
  • Moving an app from the App Library to a visible home screen can create a "mirror app" on the hidden page.
  • These mirror apps are linked to the original app, so any changes made to one will affect the other.
  • To avoid confusion, it's best to manage your home screen pages carefully and be mindful of how hidden pages and app relocation can interact.



See the Pic below which demonstrates this phenomenon


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Jan 13, 2024 11:34 PM in response to co243

co243 wrote:

try to delete one and delete them all

When you remove one instance, all duplicate applications are also deleted, revealing that these seemingly separate apps are, in fact, a singular entity.


When you hide home screen pages and then move apps from the App Library, it can sometimes create a "mirror app" effect. These apps aren't true duplicates, but rather reflections of the hidden page's layout. It's like looking at a room through a two-way mirror—you're seeing the same objects but from a different perspective.


Here's a breakdown of the key points:

  • Hiding home screen pages doesn't delete apps, it just makes them less visible.
  • Apps can still be accessed from the App Library, even if their home screen page is hidden.
  • Moving an app from the App Library to a visible home screen can create a "mirror app" on the hidden page.
  • These mirror apps are linked to the original app, so any changes made to one will affect the other.
  • To avoid confusion, it's best to manage your home screen pages carefully and be mindful of how hidden pages and app relocation can interact.



See the Pic below which demonstrates this phenomenon


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