By default, your iPhone comes with a range of useful apps, but it’s possible to delete at least 27 of them, including stocks, calendar, music, clock, and even email. If you accidentally deleted a built-in iPhone app and it is missing, here’s how to get it back. (This also works on iPad.)
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If you see the app in the results, the app is installed. But where is it? You may not be able to see it on a cluttered screen full of apps, or it may be hidden somewhere in a folder. With iOS 14 and above, the app can also be in your app library, but not on your home screen. If you want, you can easily find the app in your app library and add it back to your home screen.
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If you don’t see the app you’re looking for in the Spotlight results, the app isn’t on your device. Fortunately, every removable iPhone app can be downloaded for free from the App Store. Open the App Store to get it back.
When the App Store opens, enter the name of the app you’re looking for in the search bar, then tap Search.
Make sure to choose the correct app while viewing the results. Some third-party apps have similar names to the built-in apps and may show up in the results. To confirm that this is the real app you are looking for, tap the item in the results list.
On the app’s details screen, you’ll see “Developer: Apple” in the row of facts just below the app icon. In addition, the desired app can be downloaded for free. You will see Apple’s iCloud download icon in the list instead of a “Get” or “Buy” button.
When you’re ready to download, just tap the download button in the cloud and the app will download to your device. Very easy. Repeat this process with other missing Apple apps and you’ll be back up to speed in no time.
If the app you just downloaded doesn’t appear on your home screen, find it in your app library. It is possible to change where new apps are downloaded so that they don’t appear on your home screen as you would expect. Good luck!
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