How can I fix iPhone 15 apps disappearing from the Home Screen?

iPhone 15, yesterday most of all the apps were gone. I figured how to get them back. Now again they are gone again. Please help. Thank you



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Original Title: iPhone all Apps gone on Home Screen

iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 2, 2025 10:16 AM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2025 5:10 AM

Check for it under the App Library. Next to the last page of the Home Screen. If it is in the App Library Touch, Hold and Drag the icon to Home Screen. That's it.



Settings > Home Screen > Add to Home Screen [Tick]


Probably you have selected [App Library Only] for newly downloaded apps. See the pic below


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Aug 3, 2025 5:11 AM in response to Beestrong

If you are referring to Home Screen Layout then...


Reset Home Screen Layout: Returns the built-in apps to their original layout on the Home screen. And all other apps are arranged in Alphabetical order. This may also remove any folders that you have created for storing your Apps on the Home Screen


Settings > General > Transfer & Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Home Screen.



Aug 3, 2025 5:10 AM in response to Beestrong

You can rearrange apps on the Home Screen, but not in the App Library.


The "Others" folder temporarily houses newly installed apps. Over time, iOS will automatically organize these apps into appropriate categories within the App Library.


To move an app from the App Library to the Home Screen, follow these steps:

  1. Swipe to the App Library (located after the last Home Screen page).
  2. Find the app you want to move.
  3. Touch, hold, and drag the app icon to the Home Screen.


The picture below should help clarify why the apps are added to the App Library.

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