Phone "App Icons" Disappeared
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You know the app is installed, but the icon is missing from your home screen and app drawer.
Symptoms
- Missing icons
- Cannot find app
- Search works but no icon
Possible Causes
- Launcher glitch
- App hidden in settings
- Corrupt icon cache
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Restart the Launcher
On Android, force stop your launcher app (e.g., Pixel Launcher).
2
Check "Hidden Apps"
Look in your launcher settings for a "Hide Apps" folder.
3
Reset Home Screen Layout
Settings > Home Screen > Reset (Warning: will remove your folders).
When to See a Technician
Sometimes an app update fails to refresh the icon, leaving it "invisible" to the system.
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