How to Fix Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra With App Icons Disappearing

It can be alarming when your app icons suddenly disappear from the Home screen or App drawer. You might think the apps were deleted, but in most cases, they are still installed. The issue usually stems from launcher glitches, hidden apps, or software settings that need adjustment.

Here’s how you can bring your missing icons back on your Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Why App Icons Disappear on Galaxy S25 Ultra

• Home screen layout or launcher error.
• Apps were accidentally hidden or disabled.
• Software glitches after a system update.
• Corrupted cache in One UI Home.
• Accidental changes in display layout or folders.

Restart Your Phone.

A simple restart can often fix minor One UI or launcher glitches that cause icons to disappear. Restarting refreshes your phone’s memory and reloads the Home screen interface.

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner to open Quick Settings.
2. Tap the Power icon, and then tap Restart.

Once the device restarts, check if the missing icons have reappeared.

Check Hidden Apps.

Your Galaxy S25 Ultra allows you to hide certain apps for privacy or organization. If you hid them by accident, they will not appear on your Home screen or App drawer.

1. Touch and hold any empty space on your Home screen, and then tap Settings.
2. Tap Hide apps on Home and Apps screens, and then unselect any app you want to show again.

Tap Done to save your changes, and your icons should return immediately.

Enable Disabled Apps.

If you disabled a system or third-party app, its icon will no longer appear. Re-enabling it restores the icon to the App drawer.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
2. Tap the drop-down menu at the top, select Disabled, and then tap any app you want to enable. Tap Enable to restore it.

Return to your Home screen and check if the icon is now visible.

Clear Cache and Data of One UI Home.

Corrupted data in the system launcher can cause icons to disappear or fail to load properly. Clearing the cache can help refresh its performance.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
2. Tap One UI Home, tap Storage, and then tap Clear cache.

If the issue persists, tap Clear data to reset the launcher. Don’t worry, your apps will not be deleted. You’ll just need to rearrange your icons again.

Check Home Screen Layout Lock.

If you locked the Home screen layout, you may have moved or removed icons without realizing it. Unlocking it allows you to re-add missing apps.

1. Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen, and then tap Settings.
2. Toggle off Lock Home screen layout.

You can now freely rearrange and re-add any missing app icons.

Reset Home Screen Settings.

If the issue persists, resetting your Home screen layout can restore everything to its original state.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Home screen.
2. Tap Layout and select Default layout.

Alternatively, you can clear One UI Home data as mentioned earlier to completely reset your layout.

Restoring missing icons on your Galaxy S25 Ultra is usually quick once you check the launcher and app settings. After completing these steps, your Home screen should look exactly as you want it again.

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