## How to Get App Icon Back on iPhone
When you can’t find the app icon for your favorite app on your iPhone it can be frustrating may even lead to anxiety. However there’s no need to worry as there are simple solutions to recover restore the missing app icon. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get your app icon back on your iPhone.
### Method 1: Searching for the App using Spotlight Search
1. Begin by swiping down on your iPhone’s home screen to access the Spotlight Search.
2. Type the name of the missing app in the search bar. As you type Spotlight Search will start suggesting apps that match your search.
3. Look through the suggested apps find the one you’re missing.
4. Once you locate the app icon in the search results tap on it to open the app.
5. If the app successfully opens it will automatically reappear on your home screen. You can now use it as you normally would.
### Method 2: Resetting Home Screen Layout
If the missing app icon doesn’t appear in the Spotlight Search it is possible that it has been removed from your home screen. In such cases resetting your home screen layout can restore the missing app icon.
1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down tap on “General.”
3. In the General settings find tap on “Reset.”
4. Among the various reset options choose “Reset Home Screen Layout.”
5. A confirmation pop-up will appear. Tap on “Reset Home Screen” to proceed.
6. After resetting the home screen layout your iPhone will return to its default settings the missing app icon should reappear.
### Method 3: Restoring from App Store
If both the previous methods fail to bring back the missing app icon you can try restoring the app from the App Store. This method is particularly useful if you have accidentally deleted the app.
1. Open the App Store on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “Search” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Enter the name of the missing app in the search bar tap the “Search” button.
4. Locate the app in the search results tap the download button next to it.
5. If you had previously purchased or downloaded the app the download button will display a cloud icon with a downward arrow. Tap on it to restore the app.
6. Once the app is downloaded installed the app icon will reappear on your home screen.
Remember that if you’ve disabled the app using Settings restrictions you’ll need to remove the restriction to restore the app icon.
Losing an app icon can be frustrating but with these simple methods you can easily recover restore it on your iPhone. Whether it’s through Spotlight Search resetting your home screen layout or restoring from the App Store you’ll have your favorite app icon back in no time.
