Smartphones these days come with tons of applications that make our lives comfortable and easy. We install various applications from the App Store/Google Play Store to complete our daily tasks on our smartphones. We keep many of these apps on our home screen for easy access. However, at times, we accidentally remove an app from the home screen of our iPhones or Androids. This can be frustrating, especially when you don’t know how to get the app back on your home screen.

Don’t worry; we have got you covered. Here, we’ll take you through some of the ways to add an app back to a home screen on an iPhone and Android.

Adding an App Back to Home Screen on iPhone

1. Search for the app: To place an app back on the home screen of your iPhone, search for the app in the App Library or Search bar. Go to the App Library by swiping your home screen to the right of your screen, where you will see all your apps in alphabetical order.
2. Long-press the app: Once you’ve found the app, hold your finger down on the app icon for a couple of seconds until you see a menu appear. Tap the ‘Add to Home Screen’ option, and it will add the app back to your home screen.
3. Drag the app icon: Alternatively, if you already know where you want to place the app, hold your finger down on the app icon, and drag it to the desired location on your home screen.

Adding an App Back to Home Screen on Android:

1. App Drawer: To add an app back to the home screen on an Android, open the app drawer, which is usually located on the lower- middle part of your home screen. Look for the app that you want to add back and tap and hold the icon.
2. Drag the app: After holding the app icon, drag it to the “Home” button displayed on your screen until it moves to the home screen. Android will automatically place the app in the first available spot on your home screen.
3. From settings: Another way to add an app back to the home screen on an Android is by going through the settings. Navigate to “Settings > Display > Home Screen”. Here, you’ll see a list of apps installed on your phone. Look for the app you want to add back and tap “Add to Home Screen.”

Conclusion

Adding an app back to the home screen on your iPhone or Android is relatively easy, and it helps you get faster access to the apps you frequently use. With the tips we’ve provided, you should be able to add your favorite applications back to your home screen without any difficulties. Whenever you accidentally remove an app from your home screen, don’t fret. You can easily add it back using any of the methods mentioned above.