Have you ever accidentally deleted an app from your iPhone’s home screen and had trouble finding it again? Don’t worry, it’s a common problem, and there are a few ways to put an app back on your home screen.
Re-download from the App Store
If you’ve deleted an app that you’ve previously downloaded from the App Store, you can easily re-download it. To do this, open the App Store, search for the app, and tap the cloud icon to download it again. The app should then appear on your home screen.
Search for the App
If you’re having trouble finding an app on your iPhone, you can try searching for it. Swipe down on your home screen to bring up the search bar, type in the name of the app, and tap on it when it appears in the search results. From there, you can tap and hold the app icon to move it back to your home screen.
Reset Home Screen Layout
If you’ve accidentally moved an app to a different screen or folder, you can reset your home screen layout to put everything back in its original place. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout. This will move all your apps back to their original positions, which should include any apps you’ve accidentally deleted.
Check Restrictions
If you’re still having trouble finding an app, it’s possible that it’s hidden due to restrictions. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps and make sure the app you’re looking for is turned on.
Check Recently Deleted
If you’ve recently deleted an app, it may still be in your Recently Deleted folder. To check this, go to the App Library and swipe down to reveal the search bar. Type in “Recently Deleted” and tap on the folder that appears. From there, you can tap and hold the app icon to move it back to your home screen.
Restore from Backup
If you’ve tried all the above methods and still can’t find the app, it’s possible that it was deleted from your iPhone entirely. In this case, you can try restoring your iPhone from a backup. Connect your iPhone to your computer, open iTunes, and select “Restore Backup.” This will restore your iPhone to a previous state, including any apps that were on your home screen.
FAQ
1. Can I recover an app that I’ve permanently deleted?
No, once you’ve permanently deleted an app, it’s gone for good.
2. Why isn’t the app appearing in search results?
It’s possible that the app has been completely deleted from your iPhone. Alternatively, it may be hidden due to restrictions or a glitch in the system.
3. What should I do if resetting my home screen layout doesn’t work?
You can try resetting your iPhone’s settings by going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. This will not delete any data, but will reset your iPhone’s settings to their default values.
4. Can I move multiple apps at once?
Yes, you can move multiple apps at once by entering “jiggle mode” (tap and hold an app until it jiggles), tapping and holding an app, and then tapping other apps to select them. You can then drag the selected apps to a different screen or folder.
5. What should I do if I can’t find the App Store?
Make sure that you haven’t deleted the App Store app. If it’s still missing, you can try resetting your home screen layout or restoring your iPhone from a backup.
6. What should I do if the app isn’t downloading from the App Store?
Make sure that you have a stable internet connection and enough storage space on your iPhone. You can also try restarting your iPhone or signing out and back in to the App Store.
7. Can I put an app back on my home screen from the App Library?
Yes, you can tap and hold an app icon in the App Library and select “Add to Home Screen” to put it back on your home screen.
8. How can I prevent accidentally deleting apps in the future?
You can enable “Offload Unused Apps” in Settings > General > iPhone Storage to automatically remove unused apps while retaining their data. You can also use Restrictions to prevent certain apps from being deleted.
Pros
Putting an app back on your home screen is a quick and easy process that can be done in a few different ways. It’s a useful skill to have, especially if you accidentally delete important apps.
Tips
- Organize your home screen by creating folders for different categories of apps.
- Use the App Library to access apps that you don’t use frequently.
- Regularly check your iPhone’s storage to delete unused apps and free up space.
Summary
Accidentally deleting an app from your iPhone’s home screen can be frustrating, but there are several ways to put it back. You can re-download from the App Store, search for the app, reset your home screen layout, check restrictions, check Recently Deleted, or restore from backup. If all else fails, you can try resetting your iPhone’s settings or organizing your apps in folders. By following these tips and tricks, you can easily manage your iPhone’s home screen and keep your apps organized.