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App library

Hi, I have an 11 pro and I can't get the new apps to load onto the homescreen. I search for the apps (they're there) and when I hold the icon, the only option is "share app". I don't want to share the app, I simply want it to show up on my home screen. Please help! Thank you!


iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 16, 2021 9:56 AM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2021 10:02 AM

Correct, when you swipe downward on your Home Screen and search for an app that way, you cannot relocate it.


Try this method:


From your Home Screen, swipe left until you get to the App Library.

Swipe downward and you'll get an alphabetical list of your apps.

Locate the app in the list or type the app name into the search field

Once you've located the app, tap/hold until it raises/selects, then drag it and it'll pop out to your Home Screen

Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support


Something else that may help you.. When you download new apps, if you want them to show up on your Home Screen rather than getting tucked away in the App Library, go to Settings > Home Screen and check Add to Home Screen rather than App Library Only

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Oct 16, 2021 10:02 AM in response to yogachick580

Correct, when you swipe downward on your Home Screen and search for an app that way, you cannot relocate it.


Try this method:


From your Home Screen, swipe left until you get to the App Library.

Swipe downward and you'll get an alphabetical list of your apps.

Locate the app in the list or type the app name into the search field

Once you've located the app, tap/hold until it raises/selects, then drag it and it'll pop out to your Home Screen

Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support


Something else that may help you.. When you download new apps, if you want them to show up on your Home Screen rather than getting tucked away in the App Library, go to Settings > Home Screen and check Add to Home Screen rather than App Library Only

App library

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