FAQs
How Do I Find Missing Apps on My Android Phone?
- Check If the Missing Apps Are Installed.
- Check If the Missing Apps Are Stored in the Folder App.
- Adjust the Home Screen Style.
- Check If the Missing Apps Are Hidden.
- Shut Down and Restart Your Android Phone.
- Reset the Home Screen Data and Launcher.
Reinstall apps or turn apps back on
- On your Android phone or tablet, open Google Play Store .
- On the right, tap the profile icon.
- Tap Manage apps & device. Manage.
- Select the apps you want to install or turn on. If you can't find the app, at the top, tap This device. Not installed.
- Tap Install or Enable.
If you can't find your apps in Android Auto's App Launcher, they might be temporarily disabled. To save your battery life, Samsung phones temporarily disable apps that you haven't used for a while.
Where is the app launcher in Android Auto? ›
Users can access the launcher from the apps button on the nav bar. They can also customize how their apps appear in the launcher, including whether suggested apps are displayed.
How do I find a hidden app? ›
How to Find Hidden Apps in the App Drawer
- Tap the three-dot menu at the top of the app drawer.
- Tap Hide apps.
- The list of apps that are hidden displays. If this screen is blank or the Hide apps option is missing, then no apps are hidden.
Check Folders: Sometimes, app icons can get accidentally moved into folders. On your home screen, look for folders that may contain the missing app icon. Tap on the folder to expand it and check if the app is inside. If you find it, long-press the app icon, and drag it out of the folder onto the home screen.
Why can't I find an installed app on my Android? ›
Download and reinstall the app from Google Play™. If you are missing a third-party app from the App screen, you may have uninstalled it. Enable the app in the Settings menu. If you are missing a pre-installed app on the App screen, you may have disabled it by mistake.
Why are some of my apps invisible? ›
The app has been disabled. The app has been hidden. For example, some Xperia™ devices that run on Android™ version 4.2 or higher have the option to hide apps from the Application screen.
How do I find unused apps on my Android phone? ›
Navigate to Unused Apps
From the Settings app, tap Apps, and then, from the Apps page, tap Unused Apps.
How to see all apps on Android Auto? ›
App launcher: To access other apps, tap on the app launcher , where you will find the familiar app icons.
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- Open Android Auto on phone.
- Click hamburger icon at top left -> Settings.
- Scroll to Version at bottom and tap ~10 times to unlock Developer Mode.
- Click kebab icon at top right -> Developer settings.
- Scroll to bottom and enable “Unknown sources”
- Exit and re-open Android Auto.
Part 1: Make Sure if the Missing App Is Installed
Step 1: Go to the Play Store. Step 2: Tap your Google profile at the top right and find Manage apps and devices. Step 3: Open Manage and select the “Installed” tab. Now, see whether you can find the app icon that disappeared on your Android.
What is the Android app launcher? ›
An Android™ launcher is the user interface that controls the home screen and app drawer on your Android™ device. It determines how your device looks, feels, and functions. Changing your Android™ launcher allows you to customize your device's appearance and functionality.
What folder contains launcher icons in Android? ›
The drawable folders contain the vectors for the launcher icon in XML files. A vector, in the case of a drawable icon, is a series of instructions that draw an image when it is compiled.
How do I open launcher settings on Android? ›
Locate Launcher settings
Swipe up from the bottom of the phone. Access Launcher Settings by tapping the blue, gear-shaped icon with the Launcher logo inside.
Why is an installed app not showing? ›
Download and reinstall the app from Google Play™. If you are missing a third-party app from the App screen, you may have uninstalled it. Enable the app in the Settings menu. If you are missing a pre-installed app on the App screen, you may have disabled it by mistake.
How do I find an app on my iPhone that I can't see? ›
Go to the Home Screen, then swipe left past all your Home Screen pages to get to App Library. Tap the search field at the top of the screen, then enter the name of the app you're looking for. Or scroll up and down to browse the alphabetical list.
, you should see your app.
, you should see your app.