the bottom menu in the home sreen of my iphone has gone blank

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the bottom menu in the home sreen of my iphone has gone blank

the 4 icons on the very bottom of the menu are gone. All I see is a faint transparent bar.

How do I fix this? I don't remember doing anything unusual to have caused this problem if it is a problem. I tried turning on and off. I've tried rebooting as well. Still the same.

Thanks for your help.

Message was edited by: iRafael

Dell

Posted on Feb 7, 2011 3:28 PM

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Answer 1

roaminggnome

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Feb 7, 2011 5:27 PM in response to Rafmaster

If they are not on another screen or in a folder, you can try basics from the manual: Restart, reset, restore.

You can also try resetting the screen layout.

http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPad_iOS4_UserGuide.pdf

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Answer 2

Feb 7, 2011 5:23 PM in response to Rafmaster

Do you still have those icons somewhere else?
It is possible to drag those icons off of the bottom bar, and even replace them with other icons once they are no longer on that bar. It is possible they are in a folder or on a second screen. It is not possible to delete the icons, however, so they should still be on your phone, but if they are not you will have to restore your iPhone, which can be done from iTunes. To put them back on that bar if they are on your phone, touch the icons and do not move your finger. They(all app icons) should start shaking. They are then movable. To exit the "move icon" mode, just press the Home button once, and the icons will stop shaking.

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Answer 3

cls24

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Feb 7, 2011 7:50 PM in response to Fierywings

Settings > General > Reset > Reset Homescreen Layout

Should fix it as the above post suggested.

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