Have you come across such a situation where some apps have disappeared from your iPhone but when you try to install it from Apple Store then you find that it is already installed. You find the app on your phone but you didn’t get it. Don’t Panic! You can easily get back App icon. In this tutorial, you will learn some easy solutions to recover disappeared app from iPhone but still installed.
Solution 1: Restart Your iPhone
Let me tell you that restarting the device helps in fixing several issues. Hence, you should restart or force restart your iPhone. If you have recently updated your iPhone, then after updating your device you must once restart it, as it can help to put apps back in place.
Most of the time after updating your iPhone, apps disappeared. These apps can go back to their default position on the home screen. So you should check the home screen.
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Solution 2: Turn Off Unused Apps
If you haven’t yet used those apps which are disappeared then it is possible that those apps got offloaded using the feature Offload Unused Apps. This feature was first launched on iOS 11.
To see that this feature is on, you need to go to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Offload Unused Apps. If it is on then turn it off.
Now, open the Apple Store and type the name of the app that is missing using App Store > Updates > Tap Your Profile Picture or Icon > Purchased > Not on This iPhone to re-download any disappeared apps.
Solution 3: Find Disappeared Apps Using Spotlight Search
Step 1: Go to your Home Screen.
Step 2: After that open Spotlight Search by swiping down from the middle of the screen.
Step 3: Now, enter the name of the app that you are finding.
Step 4: In the results, see under the heading application.
- If you don’t find the app under Applications then the app is not on your phone.
- Select Search App Store to download and install it by scrolling down on the search result.
Step 5: After that tap the application to open or look to the right to view what folder that application currently resides in.
- If you are unable to view a folder listed to the right of the app name, then the app is not in the folder. Check your Home Screen to locate it.
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Solution 4: Check The Disappeared Apps In Folders
If you have arranged your apps inside folders then your missing/disappeared apps usually there.
You should know that all folders can have multiple screens or pages so swipe through all the folder’s screens.
Folder icons will only display the app preview of apps on the first page of each folder so you should open and swipe through your folders.
Now, see the small dots at the bottom of the folder to know how many different pages your folder has.
Solution 5: Open The Apple Store To Find Disappeared Apps
Step 1: Open Apple Store app on your iPhone.
Step 2: After that enter the name of the app in Search box which is disappeared.
Step 3: If you find install button instead of open or update button then it means that the app is not available on your device.
Step 4: Now, you can simply install that app by tapping on install button.
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Solution 6: Disable Restrictions If It Is Enabled
If you have enabled restrictions on your iPhone and hide some apps then you need to check restrictions on your phone to see the disappeared apps.
Here, follow the steps to turn off the restriction on your iPhone.
For iPhone Running on iOS 12 and Above
Step 1: On your iPhone, go to Settings > Screen Time.
Step 2: Then hit on Content & Privacy Restrictions.
Step 3: If you are asked to enter Screen Time Passcode then simply enter it.
Step 4: Toggle Content & Privacy Restrictions to Off position or you can change the settings.
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For iPhone Running on iOS 11 Or Older Version
Step 1: On your iPhone go to Settings > General > Restrictions.
Step 2: If you are asked to enter restrictions passcode then enter it.
Step 3: After that hit on Disable Restrictions to completely disable it or you can change some of the restriction settings to unhide the apps which you wish to use.
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Solution 7: Ask Siri And Search Feature To Find Disappeared Apps
Another way to get an app back that disappeared is to use Siri and search feature.
Step 1: To launch Search you need to swipe down from the center of the Home screen. Or you can also do this from Today View by swiping right on the first Home Screen.
Step 2: In the search box enter the name of the app which you are looking for. Search feature will show you list of a results. Your disappeared app should be among the top results.
Step 3: If the app is on your iPhone which you are finding then you will see that app under Applications. If it is available in a folder then the name you will see the name of the folder to the right of the app icon.
Step 4: If you see the app under App Store then it is clear that the app is not available on your iPhone. But if you hit on View, you will be sent to App Store and here you can install the app again.
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Solution 8: Find Missing App Icon In iPhone App Library
The new iOS 14 App Library is helpful for many users to categorize and keep apps without them cluttering up their Home screens. If you have recently lost any app, maybe it gets hidden in the App Library by mistake. So, if this is the situation then you can get back that app on your device’s Home screen by following the below steps.
Step 1: To find your App Library you need to swipe left unless you have gone one screen past your last Home screen page. You will find the App Library which is made up of folders of apps that auto-sort from where they belong.
Step 2: If the App Library doesn’t show your app instantly then you can easily find it by typing the app name in the Search box. If you find the app in this way then just go to Step 6.
Step 3: Tap on the App Library box.
Step 4: After that enter the name of the app.
Step 5: You may find the app icon display in the list.
Step 6: Press and hold that app icon unless you see a menu.
Step 7: Then hit on Add to Home Screen option.
Now, the disappeared app will be available on your device’s home screen.
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Solution 9: Restore Built-In Apps On iPhone
If you have jailbroken your iPhone then there is a chance that your built-in apps can get deleted from your device. If this is so, you need to factory reset your iPhone to restore your built-in apps. This will remove the jailbreak but there is no other method to back those apps.
Here, follow the steps to factory reset your iPhone.
Step 1: Go to Settings > General > Reset.
Step 2: Now, hit on Erase All Contents and Settings option.
Step 3: If you are asked to enter the passcode then enter it.
Step 4: Now, you need to wait for few minutes to factory reset your iPhone.
Once the factory reset process gets finished, your iPhone will get back to its original state as it was when you have purchased it. All the pre-installed app will get back on your iPhone.
Solution 10: Reset Home Screen Layout
If you are facing a problem in finding apps then you can reset your home screen layout. Doing this will help you to restore your native apps to their original location on your top Home Screen and keep all the rest apps in alphabetical order which help you to find any app easily. This will also delete all your apps folder. You can create the app folder again.
So, to reset the home screen layout you need to go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout.
Bottom Line
I hope after reading this tutorial you will be able to find disappeared app from your iPhone which is still installed on your device. So, follow the solution one by one according to your situation.
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Jasper Madison
Jasper Madison is a passionate technical writer with more than 9 years of experience. She has a keen interest in Android and iOS and everything surrounding it. She is a technology enthusiast and fascinated with technology since her childhood days.
