Chrome favorites disappeared on iPad

hespra wrote:

i was very likely wrong. not chrome, probably safari. can’t find safari “bar”talked about in web how-to information.

actually can’t find anything after update to #26.

Having updated to iPadOS26, you may find the often overlooked iPad User Guide to be an invaluable reference - if only to review functionality with which you are experiencing difficulty. The User Guide is available online:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

The Tips App, initially installed by default on all models of iPad, provides a brief introduction - and leads you to the User Guide. In case you missed it, or need to reinstall the App, here is a link to the Tips App:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tips/id1069509450

hespra wrote:

are there ‘very basic’ steps posted somewhere how to recover chrome favorites? 26.2, ipad.

I'd start with the Google user forums.

Chrome is a google product.

As pointed out by another poster, try contacting Google for issues with their application, services or websites.

Unfortunately Apple no longer provides downloadable (PDF) User Guides. Instead the Guide is viewable online - and is continuously updated as new versions of iPadOS are released or new features are introduced.