What to do if I accidentally removed built-in app icons on iPhone Home Screen?

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What to do if I accidentally removed built-in app icons on iPhone Home Screen?

I accidentally removed a few icons of the built-in apps on my Home Screen while dozing off. While I was able to recover the calculator from the App Library, I haven’t been able to see the settings icon in the App Library nor does it come up as a possibility when using the built-in search bar. Not sure what to do next to either access it or/and bring it back to Home Screen.

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iPhone 12 mini, iOS 16

Posted on May 15, 2023 10:44 AM

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6x6

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May 15, 2023 11:37 AM in response to rayann145

This is most strange. Instead of searching in the App Library, could you locate/see the icon itself? This is the one:

Try restarting your iPhone. If the issue persists, please contact Apple Support: Official Apple Support.

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rayann145 Author

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May 15, 2023 11:31 AM in response to 6x6

Thanks for your response, but I did try swiping to the App Library and searching for it while in that window and it didn’t come up. I realize it has to be somewhere, yet going the “search the App Library” route is not yielding to results.

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rayann145 Author

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May 15, 2023 11:46 AM in response to rayann145

The restart was the answer! It’s back on the Home Screen now. Thank you 6x6

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6x6

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May 15, 2023 11:27 AM in response to rayann145

Hello rayann145,

It is not possible to remove the Settings app. I'm surprised that you are not finding it when searching for it.

Try to see if it is in the App Library. Swipe from right to left to the last screen (the App Library). If you find the Settings app, long-press it and select "Add to home screen".

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rayann145 Author

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May 15, 2023 11:39 AM in response to 6x6

Right now, I don’t see the app/icon on my Home Screen (where it usually is) or in any of the folders I have. I’ll try restarting my phone to see if that helps!

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