I am having trouble finding which launcher/app is responsible. The options will vary depending on your device or launcher app.įor some of us, our home screen icons to website links (not actual dl’d apps) are erased after we clear our storage. From there, you might be able to unhide apps. Usually, you bring up the app launcher, then select “ Menu” ( or ). Your device may have a launcher that can set apps to be hidden. Ensure the Launcher Does Not Have the App Hidden Under “ Settings” > “ Apps & notifications” > “ App info“. Choose the app that goes missing, and ensure the app is not disabled. In many cases, the Home screen will refresh and the icon(s) will return. Press and hold the “ Power” button, then select “ Restart“.

If you haven’t tried to restart the device yet, give that a try. If you have a Samsung device, it may be called “ TouchWiz“. Looks for something related to or contains the words “ Home” or “ Launcher” (Example: Nova Launcher). The app we are looking for will differ depending on the device.

Select the app that handles the launcher.

Go to “ Settings” > “ Apps & notifications” > “ App info“.

This step will reset your home screen completely and is only recommended if disappearing icons is a continuous problem.

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