Frequent question: Where is the app icon on Android?

Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen. Or you can tap on the app drawer icon. The app drawer icon is present in the dock — the area that houses apps like Phone, Messaging, and Camera by default. The app drawer icon usually looks like one of these icons.

How do I get the app icon back on my Android phone?

How to Fix App Icons Disappeared on Android Phones

  1. You can drag your missing icons back to your screen through your Widgets. To access this option, tap and hold anywhere on your home screen.
  2. Look for Widgets and tap to open.
  3. Look for the app that is missing. …
  4. Once you are done, arrange the app on your home screen.

Why is my app icon not on my Home screen?

If you find the missing apps installed but still fail to show up on the home screen, you can uninstall the app and reinstall it. If necessary, you can also recover deleted app data on your Android phone.

How do I get rid of an app on my Home screen?

From your Home Screen, swipe left until you get to the App Library. Swipe downward and you’ll get an alphabetical list of your apps. Negative. One of the options now when you long press an app icon is to remove it from the Home Screen.

Where did my apps go on my phone?

The place where you find all apps installed on your Android phone is the Apps drawer. Even though you can find launcher icons (app shortcuts) on the Home screen, the Apps drawer is where you need to go to find everything. To view the Apps drawer, tap the Apps icon on the Home screen.

Why have apps disappeared?

Your device may have a launcher that can set apps to be hidden. Usually, you bring up the app launcher, then select “Menu” ( or ). From there, you might be able to unhide apps.

How do I put an app on my home screen?

Touch and hold the app, then lift your finger. If the app has shortcuts, you’ll get a list. Touch and hold the shortcut.



Add to Home screens

  1. From the bottom of your Home screen, swipe up. Learn how to open apps.
  2. Touch and drag the app. …
  3. Slide the app to where you want it.

How do I install an app on my phone?

Download apps to your Android device

  1. Open Google Play. On your phone, use the Play Store app . …
  2. Find an app you want.
  3. To check that the app is reliable, find out what other people say about it. …
  4. When you pick an app, tap Install (for free apps) or the app’s price.

How do I get my app icon back on my home screen iPhone?

Restore Missing App Store Icon On iPhone or iPad

  1. Swipe down on the screen of your iPhone.
  2. Next, type App Store in the search field.
  3. Tap on Settings > General.
  4. On the next screen, scroll down all the way to the bottom and tap on Reset (See image below)
  5. On the Reset Screen, tap on Reset Home Screen Layout option.
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