How to Restore Missing Apps to Home Screen on iPhone

Learn quick steps to get apps back on your Home Screen with this detailed iPhone guide.

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To get an app back on the Home Screen of your iPhone, swipe down on your screen to open the search bar, then type the app's name. Once you see the app, press and hold the app icon until it starts to jiggle. Finally, drag the app icon back to the Home Screen and release it. This ensures the app is accessible directly from your Home Screen again.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I find an app that isn't on my Home Screen? You can find an app by swiping down on your iPhone screen to open the search bar, then typing the app's name.
  2. What should I do if dragging the app back to the Home Screen doesn't work? If dragging the app icon doesn't restore it, try restarting your iPhone or checking if the app is hidden in the App Library.
  3. Can I move multiple apps to the Home Screen at once? Currently, you can only move one app at a time from the App Library or search results to the Home Screen.
  4. How do I delete an app from my iPhone Home Screen? To delete an app, press and hold the app icon until it jiggles, then tap the 'X' that appears to remove it from your Home Screen.