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My settings icon is not showing on my iphone - how do I get it back?

My settings icon is not showing on my phone-how can u get it back?

iPhone 5s, iOS 7

Posted on Sep 29, 2013 11:58 AM

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Oct 1, 2013 2:30 PM in response to MegWilliams

Hello there MegWilliams,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!

It sounds like you are unable to find the Settings app to configure your device.

First I would try searching the device using Spotlight.


You can also use Spotlight Search to find and open apps.

User uploaded file

Choose which apps and content are searched. Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search. You can also change the search order.

From: iPhone User Guide

http://help.apple.com/iphone/7/#/iph3c511548


If you are unable to locate it there, I would attempt backing up your device to iTunes, then restore your device.

iOS: How to back up and restore your content

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766


All the very best,

Sterling

Oct 1, 2013 2:53 PM in response to MegWilliams

Default apps are part of the iOS and cannot be deleted. Search all home screens and all folders and/or search for it with Spotlight, that will tell you what folder it's in.


Also check Settings > General > Restrictions to see if it has been restricted.


If not found, Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout.

My settings icon is not showing on my iphone - how do I get it back?

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