iPhone 16 icons appear incorrect

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Summary of Conditions and Explanations:

• Potential Changes to Your Setup:
  • Your Apple ID details might have recently changed.
  • The Apple ID or App Store country might have been updated.
  • If you transferred your data from another iPhone, note that only app data (not the app itself) is moved—you must re-download the app from the App Store.
• App Availability or Support Issues:
  • The app might have been offloaded: It could be downloaded again, but if the developer has stopped support, it may no longer function as expected.
  • The app could have been removed from the App Store in your current country.
  • The app might be outdated and require an update to work correctly.
• Appearance of the Placeholder Icon:
  • If you’re seeing a mesh-like textured placeholder icon, it may indicate that the original icon can’t be displayed.
  • This issue can arise if the app is no longer supported, has been removed from the App Store, or has lost its connection to the App Library.
  • It can also be due to a problem with the app’s icon file or device compatibility (i.e., the app isn’t optimized for your current iPhone model or iOS version).
• Troubleshooting Steps:
  • Confirm Availability: Search for the app in the App Store. If it’s not available, the developer might have discontinued it.
  • Contact Developer: If you suspect support issues or compatibility problems, consider reaching out to the app’s developer.
  • Reset Home Screen Layout: If you think the problem stems from a broken link to the App Library, reset your iPhone’s home screen layout via Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout. Be aware this will erase any custom app arrangements and folder structures.

You may try some of these steps, please check after each step...

1. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
   1. Restart the device. That's it.
   2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
2. If you're using a VPN, disable it and check if the error goes away. Go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management and turn off any active VPNs.
3. Corporate iPhone Profile Check and Removal Guide
   1. Is this your corporate iPhone? Then please contact the system administrator of your corporate
   2. If it is your device, in that case, do you have any profile installed by your corporate/organization/enterprise/School Management?
   3. Erase the profile added by you If you have installed a profile on your own --> Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone - Apple ...
   4. Please contact the system administrator of the organization who provided the profile to you
4. Reset Network Settings: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings: Only network settings are removed.
   1. When you reset network settings, previously used networks and VPN settings that weren’t installed by a configuration profile or mobile device management (MDM) are removed. Wi-Fi is turned off and then back on, disconnecting you from any network you’re on. The Wi-Fi and Ask to Join Networks settings remain turned on.
   2. To remove VPN settings installed by a configuration profile, go to Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management, select the configuration profile, then tap Remove Profile. This also removes other settings and accounts provided by the profile. See Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone in this guide.
   3. To remove network settings installed by MDM, go to Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management, select the management, then tap Remove Management. This also removes other settings and certificates provided by MDM. See “Mobile device management (MDM)” in the iOS Deployment Reference.
   4. Reset your Network Settings. Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This also resets Wi-Fi networks and passwords, cellular settings, and VPN and APN settings that you've used before.
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5. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
   1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
   2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
   3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
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6. Make sure you have the latest updates installed.
   1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
   2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.

"iPhone 16 icons appear incorrect: Dear All, some icons don’t seem right on my new iPhone 16. Does anyone has idea how to fix this issue? Thank you for your help in advance."

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Update your iPhone:

What's the iOS on your iPhone? Upgrade to the latest iOS version: iOS26.2. This is likely the Liquid Glass Feature causing this. Other than directly doing so on the iPhone, itself, you can update using a computer, or through Cellular.

• Computer: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip
• Cellular: Use an iPhone 12 or later, that is using 5G, in order to update over Cellular - Apple Support 

IMPORTANT:

Back Up your iPhone prior to this? That way, you can have something to restore it from during or after performing the update restore your iPhone from the backup.