Article ID : SX162404 / Last Modified : 15/11/2024Print

An app has disappeared from the Application screen, how to find it?

    Why is an app missing from the Application screen?

    • The app may have been deleted, disabled, or hidden.

    Steps to fix

    You can also refer to below for detailed steps

    1. Check installed apps – Ensure the app is still on your device.
    2. Reinstall the app – If it's missing, download it again from Google Play™.
    3. Enabling the app – Go to Settings and enable the app if it's been disabled (e.g., pre-installed apps like Music, Chrome, etc.).
    4. Resetting app preferences – This restores disabled apps and other settings.
    5. Rearrange the apps on the Application screen – Select the Custom/Own order or By name/Alphabetical in the Application screen menu. If the Most used or Installed option is selected, then only a limited number of apps get shown.