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How to Get Safari Icon Back on iPhone Home Screen

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• Look for app folders and search for Safari in the home screen.
• Use App Library to bring Safari back to the home screen.

Fix 1: Unhide Home Screen Page

If the Safari icon has gone missing along with other app icons, you might have hidden a home screen page.

Step 1: On your iPhone’s home screen, touch and hold the page dots at the bottom until you see the thumbnails of your home screen.

Step 2: The pages that have checkmarks under them are enabled. Look for the page with the Safari browser and tap on the selection circle under it to enable it.

That’s it. Now, go to your phone’s home screen, and you should see the Safari icon.

Fix 2: Remove Screen Time Restrictions From iPhone

If you can’t find Safari on your iPhone using the above methods, you must check and remove screen time restrictions from the Safari app.

Step 1: Open Settings on your iPhone > go to Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions .

Step 2: Tap on Allowed Apps . Turn off the toggle next to Safari . It should turn green.

That’s it. Go to your home screen, and you should see the Safari app. If the Safari icon is missing, use the above methods to put it back on the home screen.

Fix 3: Reset Home Screen Layout

Resetting the home screen layout of your iPhone will delete folders that you have created on the home screen and put all the pre-installed Apple apps, including Safari, at their original location. This will help in restoring Safari to the home screen.

To reset the home screen layout, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout .

Once reset, go back to the home screen, and you should see the Safari icon happily sitting over there. If Safari doesn’t work, learn how to fix Safari not working on your iPhone .

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What to know.

• Typically, if Safari has disappeared, it most likely was just removed from the Home Screen.
• Some users are reporting that there is a glitch that appears to delete the Safari app from your iPhone altogether.
• To get it back, you must re-download the Safari app from the App Store.

Has your Safari app suddenly vanished into thin air? The good news is that you don't have the option to delete the native Safari app on your iPhone, so it has likely just been accidentally removed from your Home Screen. For this situation, we'll show you how to find the hidden app and move it back to your Home Screen. In rare cases, a software glitch can delete the app from your iPhone, so it will need to be re-installed. For either situation, let's cover how to get Safari back on your Home Screen.

Safari Disappeared from iPhone? Here’s How to Find It

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For most people, the missing Safari app has not been deleted, just removed from the Home Screen. Below, we'll show you how to find the app and move it back to your Home Screen by searching the App Library or by using Siri Search. Both methods will work if Safari has simply been removed from your Home Screen, so you can simply choose the option you prefer. 

How to Put App Back on Home Screen Using the App Library

Here's how to add Safari to your Home Screen by searching the App Library: 

Your Safari app should now be added back to your Home Screen! If you're not familiar with the App Library, I recommend checking out this article on how to use the App Library . It's a great way to help you stay organized. For more nifty organization hacks and ways to use your iPhone's features, sign up for our free Tip of the Day Newsletter. 

How to Add Safari to Home Screen Using Siri Search

If you prefer to avoid searching your App Library, you can also find the hidden app by using Siri Search. Here's how to add Safari to your iPhone Home Screen:

Adding the Safari app to your dock is optional, but it does make it more convenient to access Safari. Your dock displays up to four apps at any given time, and will appear at the bottom of each Home Screen. 

If you were not able to find Safari using the solutions above, the app has likely been removed from your iPhone. Below, we'll show you how to re-download Safari from the App Store. If that fails, you may need to reset your Home Screen layout to get Safari back on your device. 

Download Safari from the App Store

Here's how to re-install the Safari app on your iPhone so you can get it back on your Home Screen: 

Reset Your Home Screen to Re-install Safari

If you were not able to find or re-install Safari using the steps above, this method will reset your iPhone’s Home Screen back to the factory version, which is how the Home Screen looks when setting your device up as new. Since Safari is one of the apps featured on the default Home Screen, this method will allow you to add Safari to your Home Screen.

Hopefully, the solutions above worked, and you found adding Safari to your Home Screen to be a breeze! However, if the above solutions haven't worked, there might be a deeper issue with your device. In this case, I recommend contacting Apple Support or visiting the nearest Apple store for further assistance. If you're interested, I also recommend learning how to find your lost iPhone , even if the battery has died. 

• How do I get the Safari icon back on my iPhone?  If your Safari app was accidentally erased, you can get the app icon back on your iPhone by redownloading the Safari app from the app store. If your Safari app was simply removed from the Home Screen but not your device, you can just add the Safari icon back to your Home Screen by using the App Library.
• Why did my Safari app disappear on my iPhone?   At the moment, it is unclear why this glitch is happening to some iPhone users. However, for the most part, if your Safari icon has disappeared, you can either redownload the app from the App Store or add it to your Home Screen again via the App Library.
• Why can't I get Safari on my iPhone?  Sometimes people are unable to download apps and run into many other glitches and issues if their iOS is old or out of date. It's important for security reasons and for the overall smooth running of your device to keep it as up-to-date as possible. Check to see if your iPhone needs to be updated, and if so, check out this article on how to do it . 

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How to Put Safari Back in the Dock at Bottom of iPhone or iPad Home Screen

This has happened to many iPhone and iPad users; in some way or another, you have deleted your Safari app icon from the Dock on your Home Screen, and you want it back. Of course, deleting something is much easier than putting it back; after all, when you removed it, you knew where it was. This article will explain how to return your Safari icon to your Dock or Home Screen.

On your iPhone or iPad, the Safari icon is what you tap on in order to open your Safari browser. For many people, their browser is one of their most used apps, and so they like to keep their browser icon in a convenient place. You may have removed the icon by accident, or maybe you were trying out another browser like Firefox or Chrome. Whatever the case, we’ll show you how to get your Safari icon back.

Finding your Safari app icon

Generally, there are a couple of possibilities when you can’t find an app on your device:

• You deleted the app from your iPhone (iPad).
• You put the app icon on another page or removed it from the Home Screen.

However, some Apple apps like Safari can not be deleted from your iPhone or iPad. For Apple apps that can be deleted , you can download and reinstall them from the App Store .

Safari and all of the other apps currently installed on your iPhone or iPad, whether they are on your Home Screen or not, can be found in your App Library .

Putting Safari back

Here is how to get Safari from the App Library:

• On your iPhone or iPad, swipe left on your Home Screen pages until you get to the last page. Swipe left again to see your App Library.
• In the search field, type Safari .
• Tap on Add to Home Screen .
• If you have space in the Dock, Safari will appear there. Otherwise, Safari will appear on one of your Home Screens.
• Your right-most Home Screen will appear. If you want to drop it on one of your Home Screen pages, just keep dragging it until you get to the desired spot on the page, then release it.
• If you want it in your Dock at the bottom of your screen, drag it down to the Dock, position it where you would like and release.
• To reposition Safari, press and hold on the icon until all icons begin to wiggle. Then you can drag Safari to the desired location. Tap Done in the top-right corner of your screen.

The apps on your iPhone or iPad can be deleted, removed from the Home Screen or hidden (you can even hide entire Home Screen pages if you want to). If you need to recover deleted apps for your device, you should be able to download them again from the App Store (assuming they are still available).

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When the Safari Icon goes missing from the Home screen of iPhone, most users start thinking about the possibility of Safari App being accidentally deleted by them or by someone with access to their device.

However, this is never the case as Apple prevents users from deleting native apps and Safari happens to be one of the most essential native Apps that cannot be deleted from an Apple device.

In most cases, the problem of missing Safari Icon ends up being due to the Safari App being accidentally moved to another Home Screen or becoming hidden in a Folder on the App Library screen.

A less common reason for Safari Icon missing or disappearing from the Home screen on iPhone is due to the Safari App being restricted by Screen Time Settings .

What to Do If Safari Icon is Missing on iPhone?

It can be quite frustrating to find Safari Icon missing on iPhone. Fortunately, in most cases, you should be able to fix this problem using the following steps.

1. Check All Home Screens & Folders

As mentioned above, the most common reason for Safari Icon missing on iPhone is due to the Safari App being accidentally moved to another Home Screen or a Folder.

Hence, the first step would be to carefully go through all the Home screens on your iPhone and look for the Safari App.

Also, go through all Folders and make sure that Safari Icon is not hiding in a Folder on your device.

2. Search For Safari Browser On iPhone

Follow the steps below to make your iPhone look for the missing Safari app.

1. Bring up the Search bar on the Home screen of your iPhone ( Swipe down or Swipe left , depending on the model of your iPhone).

2.  Type Safari in the Search bar and this should bring up Safari App in the search results.

3. Tap & Hold on the Safari Icon , drag it upwards slightly and release the finger to place Safari Icon back on the Home Screen of your iPhone.

Note: Even if the Safari App is hidden in a Folder, you will see the name of the Folder in which the Safari App Icon is hidden on your device.

3. Look For Safari in App Library

If you had accidentally removed Safari from the Home screen, it should be available in the App Library on your iPhone.

1. Swipe Left on the Home screen of your iPhone, until you reach the App Library screen.

2. On App Library screen, type Safari in the Search bar and you should find Safari appearing in the Search results.

3. Once Safari appears in the search results, tap and hold on Safari Icon and select Add to Home Screen option.

This should immediately bring the Safari Icon back on the Home Screen of your device.

4. Unhide Home Screen

Another possibility is that you may have accidentally moved Safari to another Home screen and also hidden that Home Screen.

1. Tap & Hold on the Dots located on the Home Screen of your iPhone.

2. Look for Safari Icon in the Thumbnails and tap below the Thumbnail that contains the Safari Icon (if it does not have the check mark).

3. This will unhide the Screen containing Safari Icon and you will find Safari back on the Home screen of your iPhone.

5. Reset Home Screen

An easy way to get native Apps like Safari back to their default position on the Home screen of your iPhone is to Reset the Home Screen.

1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset .

2. On the Reset Screen, select Reset Home Screen Layout option.

As mentioned above, resetting the Home Screen should bring back the Safari Icon to its usual position on the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad.

6. Disable Restrictions on Safari App

You may have accidentally or intentionally placed restrictions on Safari App, in order to prevent the possibility of your children accessing the internet and using up all your data.

1. Open Settings > Go to Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions and tap on Allowed Apps .

2. On Allowed Apps screen, move the toggle next to Safari to  ON  position.

Note: If you are using Screen Time Passcode , you will be prompted to enter Screen Time Passcode.

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Safari is a browser app that comes preloaded on all iPhones and iPads. However, it’s possible to accidentally delete or hide the Safari app icon from your Home Screen. If the Safari icon has gone missing from your Home Screen, don’t worry. In this article, we’ll talk you through the best ways to find the Safari app on your device and put it back .

Adding Safari from the App Library

• As soon as you start typing, search results should begin to pop up on the screen.
• You can also browse the categories in the library until you find Safari. For instance, Safari may be located in the Utilities category.

Finding Safari in Spotlight Search

Unlocking Safari in Parental Controls

• At this point, if you have restrictions enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter your Screen Time passcode.
• If you want to quickly turn off all content restrictions , you can toggle off Content & Privacy Restrictions at the top of the screen.

Showing Hidden Home Screen Pages

• You can also touch and hold the row of dots at the bottom of your screen to make the icons start wiggling.

Doing a Home Screen Reset

Adding Safari Bookmarks to your Home Screen

• In the Add to Home Screen window, you can also customize the name of the bookmark if you like.

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• If you want to add the Safari app icon to the dock on your iPhone, tap and hold the app icon on your Home Screen until it starts to wiggle. Then, drag it down to the dock. If you already have 4 apps in your dock, you’ll need to remove one to make room. You can use the same process on the iPad, but the iPad dock can hold many more apps than the iPhone dock. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 2

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iOS 15 introduced a redesigned Safari interface that puts the address bar at the bottom of the screen. If you prefer to keep it at the top of the screen---like most web browsers---it can be easily swapped.

There are a few advantages to having the address bar at the bottom. First, it's easier to reach with one hand on a large screen. Second, it puts all the browser controls in one place. If you're still not convinced to give it a try, let's switch it back.

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First, open the Settings app from the home screen.

Scroll down and select "Safari."

Go to the "Tabs" section and switch it to "Single Tab."

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Did you accidentally remove the Safari app, and you're now wondering how to get Safari back on your iPhone's Home Screen? Look no further, as there are a few ways you can add Safari back to the Home Screen.

Fortunately, Apple doesn't allow deleting or uninstalling the Safari app since it's the native browser on iOS. So, it's not permanently gone from your iPhone.

So, if you removed the Safari app from your iPhone's Home Screen and cannot find it anywhere, this guide should help you put it back on the Home Screen.

1. Add Safari From the App Library

iPhones come with the App Library feature that shows you all the installed apps grouped in folders of their categories. If you've removed Safari from the Home Screen, you can check the App Library on your iPhone and add it from there.

• Swipe to the right-most Home Screen page on your iPhone until you reach the App Library .
• Tap the search bar on top and type Safari. The Safari app will appear in the search results.
• Long-press on Safari's icon and tap Add to Home Screen .

You can also drag the Safari app to the Home Screen if the Add to Home Screen button is missing from the menu.

2. Add Safari From Spotlight Search

Another way to add the Safari app back to the Home Screen is by searching for it using Spotlight. This feature lets you find apps, settings, contacts, and more.

Here's how you can use the Spotlight search feature to find and add the Safari app back to the Home Screen on your iPhone:

• Tap the Search icon at the bottom of your iPhone's Home Screen (above the dock).
• Type Safari, and you'll find the app in the search results.
• Tap and hold the Safari icon.
• Select Add to Home Screen .

Alternatively, you can drag the Safari app to one of your Home Screen pages from here.

3. Unrestrict Safari From Screen Time Settings

If you can't find Safari in the App Library or Spotlight search, it's likely because the app is restricted in the Screen Time settings. Follow the steps below to remove the Screen Time restriction for Safari on your iPhone:

• Launch Settings on your iPhone.
• Go to Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps .
• Toggle on the switch for Safari .

That's it. You should be able to see the Safari app on your Home Screen after toggling on the Safari switch. Editing your Screen Time settings is also one of the best ways to fix Safari not working on an iPhone .

4. Reset the Home Screen Layout

If none of the above methods worked, you should try resetting your iPhone's Home Screen layout. Doing this will delete any folders you've created on your Home Screen, and all the apps, including Safari, will return to their original location. Here's how you can do it:

• Open Settings on your iPhone.
• Go to General > Transfer or Reset > Reset .
• Choose the Reset Home Screen Layout option.

After doing this, you should see the Safari app back on your iPhone's Home Screen.

Put Safari Back on Your iPhone's Home Screen

Safari comes pre-installed on all Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. So, even if you accidentally removed the Safari app from your iPhone's Home Screen, it's not completely gone from your device.

You can easily fix this issue by adding the Safari app from the App Library, removing the screen time restriction for Safari, or resetting your iPhone's Home Screen layout. But if you still can't find Safari on your iPhone, it's time to report your issue to Apple.

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How to Add Safari to iPhone Home Screen: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adding Safari to your iPhone home screen is a breeze and can be done in just a few taps. By doing so, you’ll have quick access to your favorite web browser right from your main screen, saving you time and making your browsing experience more efficient.

Step by Step Tutorial: Adding Safari to iPhone Home Screen

Before we dive into the steps, let’s clarify what we’re aiming to achieve here. We’re going to create a shortcut on your iPhone’s home screen that will open Safari directly, so you can get to your favorite sites faster than ever. Ready? Let’s go!

Step 1: Open Safari

Open the Safari app on your iPhone.

When you open Safari, make sure you’re on the page you want to create a shortcut for. This can be your homepage or any other webpage you frequently visit.

Step 2: Tap the Share Icon

• Tap the share icon at the bottom of the screen.

The share icon looks like a square with an arrow pointing upwards. It’s your gateway to many useful actions, including the one we need right now.

Step 3: Select ‘Add to Home Screen’

Scroll through the options and select ‘Add to Home Screen.’

You might need to swipe left on the bottom row of icons to find this option. It’s represented by a plus sign and the text ‘Add to Home Screen.’

Step 4: Name the Shortcut

• Name the shortcut and tap ‘Add.’

You’ll be prompted to name the shortcut before adding it. Choose a name that will help you remember what the shortcut is for. Keep it short and sweet!

Step 5: Rearrange the Shortcut

Hold and drag the Safari icon to your preferred spot on the home screen.

Like any app, you can move the Safari shortcut around. Press and hold the icon until it wiggles, then drag it to where you want it.

Once you’ve followed these steps, you’ll see the Safari icon appear on your home screen, just like any other app. Tap it, and voilà! You’ll be taken directly to the page you created the shortcut for. Easy, right?

Tips for Adding Safari to iPhone Home Screen

• Keep your shortcuts organized by grouping them in folders. This way, your home screen stays tidy.
• If you have multiple pages you access regularly, consider creating shortcuts for each to save even more time.
• You can delete a shortcut at any time by holding down the icon and selecting ‘Delete Bookmark.’
• Customize your shortcut’s name for easy identification. For instance, “News” could be for your favorite news website.
• Remember that these shortcuts will only open in Safari, so if you use another browser, this won’t redirect there.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do i remove a safari shortcut from my home screen.

To remove a Safari shortcut, simply press and hold the icon until it starts shaking, then tap the ‘X’ that appears.

Can I add a Safari shortcut to someone else’s website?

Absolutely! You can create a Safari shortcut for any website, as long as you can open it in Safari.

Will the Safari shortcut show the website’s favicon?

Yes, it usually shows the favicon, which is the small icon you see in browser tabs next to the page title.

What if I don’t see the ‘Add to Home Screen’ option?

Make sure you’re scrolling through all the options in the share menu. Sometimes it’s hidden on the second page of actions.

Can I add Safari shortcuts to my iPad home screen too?

Yes, the process is the same for adding Safari shortcuts to an iPad home screen.

• Open Safari on your iPhone.
• Select ‘Add to Home Screen’ from the share menu.
• Rearrange the Safari icon on your home screen as desired.

There you have it, folks – adding Safari to your iPhone home screen is as simple as pie! Not only does it make accessing your most-visited sites a snap, but it also helps in keeping your digital life organized and efficient. With your new Safari shortcuts, you’re just one tap away from the content you love, without the hassle of navigating through menus and apps.

Now that you’re a pro at adding shortcuts, why stop at Safari? You can apply this nifty trick to other frequently used apps and tools on your iPhone. Get creative, personalize your home screen, and enhance your productivity. And if you ever feel like changing things up, remember that it’s just as easy to remove or edit your shortcuts.

Happy browsing, and here’s to a more convenient and streamlined iPhone experience!

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How to Restore Missing App Icons to Home Screen on iPhone

• See if the apps missing from your home screen are in your App Library. You can usually bring them back by long-pressing the icon and tapping Add to Home Screen.
• Focus and Screen Time can restrict the visibility and content access of specific apps on your iPhone.
• If multiple apps are missing, you likely hid an entire page by accident.

Don’t panic if some apps suddenly disappear—there are several ways to restore icons to your iPhone home screen. Accidentally hiding apps is a common mistake. Speaking from experience, app icons could disappear just by leaving your iPhone unlocked in your pockets. Of course, reinstalling deleted app icons is easy. But restoring them from the app library will be even more convenient if they aren’t gone yet.

How do I get my icons back on my home screen on iPhone?

Here are several ways to bring lost icons from your app folders back to your iPhone home screen.

1. Restore From the App Library

The quickest and most obvious solution is to restore shortcut icons from the app library to your home screen. It’ll work as long as the app isn’t already deleted.

Time needed:  1 minute

Here’s how to restore apps from the App Library:

2. Unhide Pages From the Home Screen

If multiple apps are missing from your home screen, you might have hidden an entire page by accident.

• Tap the page swipe indicator above the home screen dock—it’s a string of dots indicating your current page.

• If some pages are still missing despite ticking every checkbox , you might have deleted them already. In this case, restore all the missing apps from the App Library .

3. Disable Content Restrictions

Apps that are missing from both your home screen and the App Library are likely under content restrictions. You might have enabled them by accident if you use Screen Time for privacy .

4. Adjust the Focus App Settings

Adjust your settings on Focus if multiple apps keep disappearing every time you enable this feature. You might have set specific pages to hide in Focus mode .

Why Did My App Icons Disappear From My Home Screen

Although restoring icons from the app library to your iPhone home screen is easy, repeating the same troubleshooting steps often is inconvenient. Make sure you address the reasons why shortcut icons suddenly go missing.

• Accidental Deletions: It only takes two taps to delete apps by accident. Any app, including default icons, will disappear from your iPhone home screen if you long-press it and tap Remove .
• Moved Folder Positions: Be careful not to hide iOS apps and pages by accident. In Edit Home Screen mode, you can hide and unhide entire pages through the page swipe indicator dots above the home screen dock.
• Outdated App Versions: Outdated apps might malfunction and disappear from your App Library . In these cases, launch the App Store , search for the lost icon, and tap Update .

These tips should restore any lost app icon on your iPhone home screen. Whether you’re bringing back third-party or stock apps, you likely just need to adjust your screen layout. But if you still can’t find the specific app you need, reinstall it. Doing so also fixes outdated, buggy, and grayed-out iPhone apps .

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How To Add Safari Back To The Home Screen Of iPhone & iPad?

Safari is an iPhone and iPad default browser that comes pre-installed. You can’t uninstall it, as it’s integrated with the OS. However, there have been a few cases where users cannot locate their browser on the home screen.

If your Safari browser isn’t on your home screen, don’t be afraid. You can try these to add Safari back to the home screen of iPhone and iPad – By checking Safari in the application library and moving it , finding it in the hidden home screen pages , unrestricting Safari from privacy restrictions , searching from the spotlight search , and finally trying the home screen reset .

1. Check Safari in the Application Library

2. find it on the hidden home screen pages, 3. unrestrict safari from privacy restrictions, 4. search from the spotlight search, 5. home screen reset, why can’t i add widgets to my home screen ipad, is there an app library on ipad.

• Add applications to the App Library.

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How to hide pages from the home screen, how to rearrange home screen pages.

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How to Add Safari Back to the Home Screen of Your iPhone or iPad?

Just know the app is still available on your iPhone, along with all of its configurations and data, such as login information and browsing history.

Maybe, Safari isn’t showing up because you mistakenly removed it from your home screen by relocating it to an app folder or disabling it.

Whatever the case may be, let’s find out how to follow the above techniques to restore Safari to the home screen.

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If the app is absent from your Home Screen, it may still be available in the App Library. To restore it, you need to follow the steps below.

1. Go to the App Library page (last page in right swipe)

2. select the Utility folder.

3. Locate the Safari browser application.

4. Hold down a blank spot on the screen until the jiggle mode appears.

5. Drag the Safari app from the App Library folder to your home screen.

6. After moving the app, click ‘Done’ in the top-right corner.

You may search manually if you cannot locate Safari on the App Library page. Move down the App Library page and then type Safari into the Search field.

It will display the tab in which Safari resides. So, you’ll drag and drop the Safari App to the home screen.

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The iPhone allows you to conceal applications from the home screen by establishing hidden home pages and relocating the applications there.

If you accidentally disabled Safari using this option, it will no longer appear in the Spotlight or App Library. The only way is to navigate to the hidden page and delete the program.

The following procedures will uncover the Safari app from the home screen pages:

• Hold the blank area on your home page.
• This action will open the Edit Pages panel.
• At the bottom of your screen, tap on the Menu horizontal 3dots icon.
• In the top right, click the Done command. Examine Hidden pages to determine if Safari is installed.
• If the Browser page is hidden, allow the checkmark to reveal it.

Now Safari is accessible, and you can restore it to your iPhone’s home screen.

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The iPhone has a Parental Control function that enables adults to restrict children from accessing particular apps.

If an application is hidden using this stringent technique, it cannot be accessed using any proposed methods. The only method to resolve this issue is to delete the application from this list.

To remove Safari’s privacy restriction, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to your device’s settings, then go to the Screen Time section.

2. Tap Content and Privacy Restrictions and enter your device’s passcode.

3. Select Allowed Apps from the drop-down menu.

4. Click the toggle next to the Safari app to enable it.

Therefore, you’ve freed Safari, which can now be visible on your device.

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The spotlight search tool enables you to locate your favorite programs and files on your iPhone. This method is the simplest when looking for any app.

Here’s how to add the Safari app on your home screen via the spotlight search:

1. To access Spotlight, swipe down on your home screen.

2. Enter Safari and click just on the Safari browser in the search results.

3. It will take you to the application’s location, sometimes known as a folder or page.

4. Drag and drop your Safari app to the Home Screen to complete the operation.

Check your iPhone or iPad to see if the Safari app is available on the home screen.

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If none of the available methods worked for you, you might want to explore doing a home screen reset. This action will restore the arrangement to its default state, with Apple Safari taking up residence on your Home Screen.

This option eliminates all home screen widgets and adjustments after restoring the home screen.

The following are the processes for resetting the iPhone home screen:

1. Open the Settings app then the General page on your device.

2. From the Reset menu, select Reset Home Screen Layout.

3. Select the option to Reset the Home Screen.

These processes will reconfigure the layout, and you’ll see the Safari app on your Home Screen again.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Currently, iPad OS does not enable widgets within apps nor includes an app library. The only alternative to see widgets at a glimpse is to choose the keep today view on Home Screen. That puts the widgets on the Home Screen page.

Yes. You can get the App Library on your iPad. It sorts your apps into categories like Work and Gaming and an innovative classification known as Suggestions. App Library consolidates all of your iPad apps into a single, easy-to-navigate display.

How to Use the App Library to Find and Open Apps?

Swipe left from the Home Screen until you reach the App Library. The App Library arranges your apps by category.

Your commonly used apps will appear as huge icons that you may click to open straight. Tap the collection of small app icons to display all the applications in that category.

Additionally, you can press the App Library search area to view an alphabetized list of all of your installed applications.

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Add applications to the App Library .

Rather than concealing a tab on your Home Screen, you can relocate specific apps to the App Library.

• Hold your finger on the app.
• Select the Remove App option.
• Remove off the Home Screen
• Navigate to the App Library and select the search area to get started.
• Scroll through to locate the one you want to eliminate.
• To delete an app, tap and hold the app icon, then tap the icon for Delete App Bin.
• To confirm, hit Delete once again.

If you cannot deactivate an application not built by Apple, disable parental controls and then continue to erase the program.

How to organize your Home Screen pages?

You can conceal pages, reshuffle them, or transfer applications to the App Library. Also, you may modify the layout of your iPad Home Screen to fit your productivity.

• Hold your finger on an empty region of your Home Screen.
• Near the bottom of your screen, click the dots.
• Press the circle beneath the page you want to hide.
• Click Done.
• On your Home Screen, long press an empty spot.
• Beneath your screen, tap the dots.
• Rearrange a page by dragging it.
• Hit the Done button.

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You may customize the location of newly downloaded apps on your iPad, as well as show or hide the notifications displayed in the App Library.

Go to Settings, then Home Screen and Dock to customize the settings.

This guide concludes our explanation of restoring Safari to your iPhone’s home screen. We’ve discussed five distinct techniques for accomplishing the same thing.

In my case, the app was there within the App’s Library Utility folder. Furthermore, you can try any approach to restore Safari to your home screen.

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Safari is the default web browser on iPhone. And it's liked by most iPhone users because of its simple and clean interface and its great utility. But recently some users have reported that the Safari icon has disappeared from their iPhone Home screen, maybe after they update their iPhone to iOS 16 . They are eager to know how to add it back.

Are you also facing this issue and looking for a solution? Don't worry. Here in this article, we will tell you multiple methods to fix the Safari disappeared from iPhone issue and add the missing Safari icon back to your iPhone Home screen .

Part 1. Why Did Safari Disappear from My iPhone?

Part 2. Find Disappeared Safari from Your iPhone

Method 1: Check All Screens and Folders

Method 2: Search for Disappeared Safari in App Library

Method 3: Look for Disappeared Safari Using Spotlight Search

Method 4: Remove Restrictions on Safari

Method 5: Check if Home Screen Page is Hidden

Method 6: Reset Home Screen

Bonus: How to Get Back Disappeared Safari History to iPhone Without Backup

Faqs about safari disappeared from iphone, part 1: why did safari disappear from my iphone.

Actually, although Safari icon disappeared from your iPhone, the Safari app is impossible to disappear from your iPhone. That's because iPhone doesn't allow users to remove the in-built applications. Following are the two main reasons why Safari icon disappeared from iPhone:

The Safari icon on iPhone may have been hidden or relocated in some folders or displayed on another screen.

It may be concealed if you deactivate it by mistake using the limitations option in Settings.

Part 2: Find Disappeared Safari from Your iPhone

No matter what has caused Safari disappeared from iPhone, we will provide 6 methods to help you solve this problem and add the missing Safari icon back to your iPhone Home screen.

1 Check All Screens and Folders

The initial approach you need to take is to look for the missing Safari icon on every Home screen of your iPhone. Check if the Safari app is hidden in a folder on one of the screen pages.

2 Search for Disappeared Safari in App Library

You could find and run the applications you frequently use in the App Library. So, there is some possibility that you could find the disappeared Safari in the App Library. Just go through all the home screens by swiping left and you will reach the App Library. All applications that are installed appear there, you can tap on the search box and type Safari to find it.

3 Look for Disappeared Safari Using Spotlight Search

Another way to quickly find the disappeared Safari is to use the spotlight search of your iPhone. Swipe right past all the home screens and open up the Spotlight Search. Type Safari in the search box and the Safari app would appear in the search outcomes. This method apply to all app icons disappeared from iphone but still installed including Safari.

As soon as you find it, you could long-press the icon and pull it to the target screen.

4 Remove Restrictions on Safari

You may have imposed limits on the Safari App, either mistakenly or on purpose, to block others from surfing the web or using your data on your iPhone. This setting might also get Safari icon disappeared from your iPhone Home screen.

Follow the steps below to get the missing Safari back::

Step 1. Go to Settings and click on Screen Time .

Step 2. Then, select Content & Privacy Restrictions . (If you have set up any passcode, you would be asked to enter that.)

Step 3. Choose the option of Allowed Apps .

Step 4. Toggle the switch to turn on the Safari if it's off.

5 Check if Home Screen Page is Hidden

Are you finding that not only Safari, but also other App icons went missing? If that's the case, then perhaps one of the Home screen page is hidden.

Follow the instructions below to put Safari app back on iPhone:

Step 1. Open your iPhone's home screen and press and hold the page dots located at the bottom. Keep holding until thumbnails of your home screen pages appear.

Step 2. Identify the pages with checkmarks, as these are the enabled ones. Locate the page containing the Safari browser and tap the selection circle underneath it to activate it.

6 Reset Home Screen

Another way to get back the Safari missing from iPhone is to reset your Home screen, and all of your applications will be displayed on their default positions. You can easily locate where your Safari App is.

Follow two simple steps below to get Safari icon missing back:

Step 1. Open Settings , click on General , and then tap on Reset .

Step 2. Select Reset Home Screen Layout .

Hope that you have gotten back the disappeared Safari icon to your iPhone. You don't need to worry a lot when the Safari icon is missing. Just as we have mentioned, the app can't be removed, So, you are sure to find and add it back. But if you have lost the data such as browsing history and bookmarks in the Safari app, it could be a little difficult for you to come up with a solution to get them back.

However, you don't need to worry too much, either, as WooTechy iSeeker will come in handy whenever there is a need to recover your data. It is a powerful iPhone data recovery program and it could get back any lost data to your iPhone. It will retrieve the lost Safari history and bookmarks easily and quickly.

Key Features of iSeeker

It recovers 18 types of lost data like deleted Safari history , bookmarks , photos without backup .

It allows you selectively recover the needed files and lets you preview the files before recovery.

It ensures your data privacy during the whole recovery process.

It is compatible with iOS 16 and Apple devices.

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Recover the lost Safari history with the following 3 simple steps

Step 1. Download and install Wootechy iSeeker, select Recover from iOS device and then connect your device to your laptop/computer. After your iPhone is recognized by iSeeker, click on Next to continue the recovery procedure.

Step 2. Next, select Safari History from all the categories displayed on the screen hit the Scan option.

Step 3. After the scan, you will be able to preview all the deleted or lost Safari history. Choose the needed ones and click on the Recover button.

Q1. How do I fix Safari missing after iOS update?

Restart your device, search for Safari, and ensure you're not using any restrictive settings.

Q2. Can I restore Safari from an iCloud backup?

Yes, if you have a backup, restoring your device might bring back Safari along with its data.

Q3. Is there a way to prevent Safari from disappearing in the future?

To prevent Safari from disappearing, it's a good practice to regularly back up your device through iCloud or iTunes.

Q4. What should I do if I can't find Safari after trying all troubleshooting steps?

If none of the troubleshooting steps work, you might consider resetting your iPhone's settings ( Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings ). This won't delete your data but will reset settings to default.

Q5. How to add Safari to Home Screen?

Adding Safari to home screen is pretty easy as follows:

Search for " Safari " using Spotlight.

Long-press the Safari icon in the search results.

Tap " Add to Home Screen ."

Final Words

The above-mentioned methods are some of the quickest and most successful ways for recovering Safari missing from iPhone. These approaches have basic steps that are simple to learn and implement.

In addition, the most convenient way to restore disappeared Safari history from iPhone is to install WooTechy iSeeker and cut out the hassle. It involves a user-friendly interface that eliminates complicated steps for using it. It also respects the confidentiality of your data throughout the process of recovery and does not destroy your existing data, hence, giving you the best experience.

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What to Know

• Open the Safari app on your iPhone and go to a website you visit frequently.
• Tap the Bookmark icon and then tap Add to Home Screen .
• Accept the suggested name or enter a different name. Tap Add to save the shortcut to the iPhone Home screen.

This article explains how to make a Safari shortcut and add it to the iPhone home screen. It includes information on how to make a folder for your shortcuts on the Home screen. The instructions in this article apply to all iOS devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

How to Add Safari Shortcuts to Your iOS Home Screen

If you use the Safari browser on an iOS device, it's easy to create shortcuts on the Home screen that open directly to your favorite websites. Here's how to create Home screen website shortcuts on your iOS device.

Launch Safari and navigate to a website you frequently visit.

Tap the Bookmark icon at the bottom of the screen (it resembles a box with an upward-pointing arrow).

Tap Add to Home Screen .

Accept the suggested name for the shortcut, or enter one you like better, then tap  Add  to save the new shortcut icon to the home screen.

The new icon appears next to your other app icons. If you have a lot of apps, you may need to scroll through several screens to find it. To use the icon, tap it to go directly to the saved website in Safari.

Make a Bookmarks Folder for Website Icons

If you want easy access to multiple web bookmarks, repeat the website icon creation process with other websites, and then save all the website icons in one folder .

Press and hold one of the icons until all the icons start to wiggle. Then touch and drag one website icon on top of another to create a folder. Add other website icons to the same folder by dragging and dropping the icons.

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How to Put Safari Back on Home Screen: 5 Recommended Methods

Apple users are familiar with the Safari app. It is a built-in web browser on Apple devices that helps many users find and search for the things they need. But there are instances when this app disappears on iPhone users' home screens, and they do not know what to do about it. This error could be because you changed your Settings or accidentally moved it to other places. But don't sweat it up! You can quickly put this app back on your home screen with the methods mentioned in this post.

Here are the 5 excellent ways you can perform how to get Safari back on the home screen.

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If an app is hidden through the restrictive measures, you won’t be able to view it whatever you do. So, it is necessary to check if the Safari app is added to Privacy Restriction’s Whitelist is necessary. Here are the steps you can follow to add the Safari app to the Privacy Restriction whitelist:

Step 1 Firstly, head to the Settings of your iPhone. Then, select Screen Time .

Step 2 On the Screen Time section, tap Content & Privacy Restrictions from the list.

Step 3 Now, on the next page, navigate to Allowed Apps . Finally, turn on the toggle button next to the Safari option. That’s it!

When you do this, the Safari app will appear on your iPhone home screen again. If this method didn’t work for you, try the following technique in the next part of this post.

To restore your iPhone's home screen layout and appearance, you need to reset it in the Settings. This is another method to return the Safari app on your device’s home screen and return it to its default position, so you can easily find it. To do this, follow the steps provided below:

Step 1 First off, go to the Settings app on your iPhone device.

Step 2 Next, select General  > Transfer or Reset iPhone .

Step 3 Then, select and tap the Reset option at the bottom of your screen.

Step 4 Lastly, choose Reset Home Screen Layout from the drop-down list that will appear.

That’s how you can reset your iPhone home screen. But note that it will re-arrange all your apps and remove the widgets you’ve set up. If you don’t want something like this, try the following method to put the Safari back on your home screen through spotlight search.

If you can’t find your application on your iPhone home screen, you can try to search it on the Spotlight Search. This feature allows you to search apps from your device. If your Safari app has disappeared, search it, and add it again on your home screen or your desired location or folder. This method also works on the iOS 13 version. And here’s how to use it:

Step 1 First, swipe down or left until you see the Spotlight Search section.

Step 2 After which, search Safari from the search bar. And if you see it, press and hold it.

Step 3 Then, select and tap Add to Home Screen from the drop-down menu, and it will immediately bring back your Safari app on your device.

If you do this method, you can choose where you want to move the app, whether on your home screen or app folder. But, if this approach didn’t work, learn another method you can try.

One commendable thing about an iPhone is that you can set up different pages and even hide some of them. If you can’t see your Safari app from the App Library or Spotlight Search, it could be located on a home screen page that you hide. But do not worry. You can unhide it to reaccess your Safari app. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1 First, long-press an empty part on your app page or home screen.

Step 2 Then, tap the Page Dot  in the Edit Page  at the bottom of your screen.

Step 3 Now, look for the hidden app page that contains your Safari app. The page that has no check mark is the hidden page.

Step 4 Next, click the empty circle below the page where the Safari app is located. Finally, select Done . That’s it!

Now, find the page you have added on your home screen. If you found it, you have successfully unhidden it and can use your Safari app now. But, if not, jump straight to another method you can try.

You can’t find or view your Safari app because of unknown issues with your iOS system. So the ultimate tool you can use to fix it and bring back the Safari app on your home screen is FoneLab iOS System Recovery . This program allows users to effectively and professionally fix problems on your iOS system. You also have two repair modes, where you can select between Standard Mode or Advanced Mode. Do not worry. It is easy to comprehend and use. Utilize this tool to resolve issues on your iOS system and bring back your Safari on the iPhone home screen.

Here’s the whole process to know how to use it for your needs:

Step 1 First and foremost, download and install FoneLab iOS System Recovery . After the installation procedure, it will open immediately.

Step 2 Then, select iOS System Recovery from the functions on the tool's main interface.

Step 3 Subsequently, you will see all the issues you can resolve using this program. To begin, hit the button Start .

Step 4 In the next window, select the repair type you want for your iOS device: Standard Mode or Advanced Mode .

But note that Advanced Mode will erase your data on your iOS device.

Step 5 Now, click the Confirm button to verify your decision. Then follow the on-screen procedure that will appear to complete the process. And there you go!

That’s all about using FoneLab iOS System Recovery to put back the Safari app on your iPhone home screen. Whatever issues you have on your iOS device, such as iPhone black screen , iPad white screen , iPhone keep restarting, etc., you can fix them with the help of this reliable tool. So try the tool by downloading it for free!

1. How to remove Safari from iPad?

To remove the Safari app from your iPad, navigate the app. Then, press and hold the Safari app. Next, from the pop-up menu that will appear, select Remove app . Finally, a message will appear on your screen to confirm your decision and select Remove from Home Screen . That's it!

2. How to uninstall Safari on iPhone?

Unfortunately, you can't uninstall the Safari app on your iPhone because it is deeply integrated into iOS. You will not be able to find it on the App Store since it can't be deleted entirely and reinstalled. Yet, you can easily remove it from your home screen.

3. How can I add Safari to my iPhone home screen from the App Library?

To put the Safari back on your iPhone home screen when you see it on the App Library first is to open the App Library , then find your Safari from it. When you see the app, press and hold it until the pop-up menu appears. Finally, select Add to Home Screen . And Safari app will immediately be back on your home screen.

To wrap it up, these are the dependable techniques you can perform to put the Safari app back on your iPhone home screen. With a guarantee that these methods are still available and working. And if you have any problems experiencing your iOS system, resulting in not functioning well and missing some of your apps, you can rely on FoneLab iOS System Recovery . We highly recommend this tool for your needs.

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iOS 18: How to put app icons, widgets, and folders anywhere you want

It has been 17 years since the iPhone was released and Apple is now—only now!—allowing you to put app icons where you want them. When iOS 18 is released this fall, you’ll be able to put icons and widgets in any location on your home screen, leaving as much space between them as you like.

They’ll still be arranged on a grid, but no longer will app icons need to fill every available grid space starting from the upper left. Want to leave some empty space and put a few icons down on the bottom near the home row? Go right ahead! Amazing, we know.

Here’s how you can rearrange your app icons and widgets to your heart’s content in iOS 18.

Move app icons and widgets

On the home screen, tap and hold anywhere except on an app or widget for two seconds. The icons will begin to jiggle, and you’ll see a little (-) mark in the upper left of each. This is your home screen edit mode.

When in this edit mode, tap and hold an icon to drag it anywhere you want. If you want to move it to another home screen, just drag it to the edge of your screen. This is the way you rearrange your app icons in every modern version of iOS, and just as before, you can create folders by dragging apps on top of each other.

What’s new is that when you put an app somewhere with some space between it and the apps above, it stays there rather than jumping up to the first empty spot starting with the top-left. So you can position your icons around a photo or make a simple design.

Grab and move multiple icons

Also new in iOS 18 is the ability to move multiple icons at once. When in the home screen edit mode with icons jiggling, tap and hold one app icon, then with another finger start tapping other icons to “group” them together.

You’ll see a number in a blue circle in the upper right of your app icon to show how many you have grabbed in your stack.

Now just drag the icon where you want it to go and release, and your whole stack of icons will move along with it.

Author: Jason Cross , Senior Editor, Macworld

Jason has written about technology for more than 25 years - first in the gaming press, then focusing on enthusiast PCs and general technology. He enjoys learning how complicated technology works and explaining it in a way anyone can understand.

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Change Websites settings in Safari on Mac

To change these settings, choose Safari > Settings, then click Websites.

The settings you can customize (such as Reader and Content Blockers) are listed on the left.

To apply a setting to a website on the right, first select the setting, then choose the option you want from the pop-menu next to the website.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2021 9:47 AM

Do you mean on a home screen on your iPhone? If so, be aware that the Safari app is not one of the apps that can be deleted but it can be removed from the home screen. Go to the App Library (swipe left past your last home screen). From there you can touch and hold an app and slide it left back to the home screen.

Another reason for it not being visible is due to a restriction. Go to Settings and tap Screen Time, tap Content & Privacy Restrictions, tap Allowed Apps. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304

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