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How to Find an App That Is Not on Your iPhone Home Screen

Locate apps stored in App Library or hidden from a particular Home Screen page.

Quick Answer

Swipe left through Home Screen pages to App Library or swipe down/search, then open or add the app back to Home Screen.

Step by Step

  1. Open the relevant Apple app or Settings section on the iPhone or iPad.
  2. Swipe left through Home Screen pages to App Library or swipe down/search, then open or add the app back to Home Screen.
  3. Review the result before deleting data, removing an account, or changing synchronization settings.
  4. For important data, confirm a current backup exists before making a major storage, account, or device change.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Apple occasionally moves settings between iOS/iPadOS versions, so exact menu wording can differ by software version.
  • iCloud synchronization is not the same as a separate backup of every item; deleting synchronized content can propagate to other devices.