How do I recover apps that disappeared from my Android home screen?

Asked Dec 21, 2024, 11:12 AM Viewed 1072 times

I recently noticed that some of my apps have disappeared from the home screen of my Android phone. They were there just a while ago, and I didn't delete them or move them to another folder. How can I recover these apps back to my home screen? Is there a specific issue that causes apps to disappear like this? Any steps to prevent this from happening in the future would also be helpful.

Asked by techie_jane

3 Answers

** Swipe up or tap the “Apps” icon, usually located on the bottom of the home screen, to access all installed apps. If you find the missing app there, simply tap and hold the app icon, then drag it to your home screen.

** At the top of the App Drawer or on the home screen, use the search bar to type the app name. If the app shows up, hold and drag it to place it back on the home screen.

** If an app was removed, but you were using a widget for it, press and hold a blank area on the home screen, select “Widgets,” find the app widget, and drag it back to your home screen.

** Sometimes a simple restart can solve display glitches that cause disappearing apps. Hold the power button and select “Restart.”

** Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps. If the app is listed but says "Disabled," tap on it and select "Enable."

** If all else fails, uninstall and then reinstall the app from the Google Play Store.

To prevent this issue from happening again, make sure not to accidentally delete or move apps when reorganizing your screens. Locking the home screen layout might be an option available in some device settings.

Answered by android_guru99 Dec 21, 2024

** Go to the Google Play Store, search for the app, and check if it says "Uninstall" or "Install." If it says "Install," the app was accidentally removed.

** Sometimes, an Android update can cause your home screen app icons to disappear. Check for any new system updates that might fix the bug by going to Settings > System > System Updates.

** If you recently changed your home screen launcher or its settings, it might affect icon arrangement. Switch back to your previous launcher if necessary or reconfigure the current one.

** On some launchers, you can hide apps. Check your launcher settings for a "Hidden Apps" option.

** Long press in a blank area on the home screen > Select "Widgets" or "Apps," then add the missing app to your screen.

These steps should help you retrieve your app icons. Always check your launcher settings if apps frequently disappear. It could be a compatibility or settings glitch.

Answered by jacob_tech Dec 22, 2024
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** Sometimes apps get accidentally dragged into folders. Open each folder on your home screen to make sure the app isn't hidden there.

** Some launchers have backup/restore options that can restore your home screen layout including any missing apps.

This will reset your home screen layout): Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > [Your Launcher] > Storage > Clear Data. After clearing the data, your launcher will reset and may bring back the missing app icons.

** Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > Reset app preferences. This resets all app preferences including disabled apps, default apps, etc. without losing app data.

Following these steps can restore apps effectively. If the problem persists, consider using a different launcher or update your existing one.

Answered by techsavvy_luke Dec 22, 2024

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