If you’ve ever accidentally deleted an app from your home screen, you know how frustrating it can be. But don’t worry, there’s a way to put it back!
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How to put an app back on your home screen
If you accidentally deleted an app from your home screen, you can usually add it back by opening the App Store and downloading it again. If that doesn’t work, try restarting your phone, or check to see if the app is hidden.
Why you might want to put an app back on your home screen
When you download an app from the App Store, it is automatically added to your home screen for easy access. However, there may be times when you want to move an app from your home screen to your App Library, or vice versa.
There are a few different reasons why you might want to put an app back on your home screen:
- You recently deleted the app and realized that you need it after all
- The app has been updated with new features that you want to have easy access to
- You want to declutter your home screen and move some apps to your App Library
- You’re simply bored with the current layout of your home screen and want to change things up!
Whatever the reason, it’s easy to put an app back on your home screen. Simply open up the App Store, find the app that you want to add, and tap the “Add to Home Screen” button. The app will be added to your home screen instantly!
How to find the app you want to put back on your home screen
There are a few different ways to find the app you want to put back on your home screen. You can use the search feature, browse through your apps, or look for the app in the App Store.
Once you’ve found the app, simply tap and hold on the icon until it starts wiggling. Then, drag the icon to where you want it on your home screen and release.
How to add the app back to your home screen
If you’ve accidentally deleted an app from your home screen, don’t worry – you can easily add it back. Just open up the App Store and search for the app you want to add. Once you’ve found it, tap the “Get” button and it will be downloaded and added back to your home screen automatically.
How to rearrange your apps on your home screen
The apps on your home screen are usually in the order that you put them there. If you want to rearrange them, here’s what you need to do:
- Touch and hold your finger on the app that you want to move.
- Without lifting your finger, drag the app to where you want it and then release it.
- Your apps will now be in the new order that you placed them.
How to delete an app from your home screen
When you delete an app, it doesn’t automatically remove that app’s icon from your home screen. Here’s how to get rid of it:
- Touch and hold the app icon until it jiggles.
- Tap the x that appears.
- Tap Delete to confirm that you want to delete the app.
How to put an app back on your home screen (Android)
If you’ve accidentally deleted an app icon or if you want to move an app icon to a different screen or folder, there’s an easy way to do it.
- Open the App Drawer by tapping on the icon in the lower middle of your home screen. This will open a grid of all the apps installed on your device.
- Find the app you want to add to your home screen and tap and hold on it until the App Drawer closes and you’re back on your home screen.
- The app will now appear as a tiny icon on your home screen. You can tap and hold on this icon to move it around, or tap on it once to open the app.
How to put an app back on your home screen (iOS)
If you’ve accidentally removed an app from your home screen, don’t worry! You can easily put it back. Here’s how:
- Tap and hold on any empty space on your home screen.
- Tap the “Apps” icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Scroll through the list of apps until you find the one you want to add back to your home screen.
- Tap and hold on the app icon, then drag it back to your home screen.