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Accidentally Deleted Default iPhone Apps and Unsure How to Retrieve Them?
Default iPhone apps are pre-installed on your device from the time you purchase it and they can be accidentally deleted by uninstalling the apps. Here's how to locate and reinstall the default apps available on your iPhone.
1. How to Redownload Default iPhone Apps
To reinstall default apps on your iPhone, simply follow these basic steps:
Step 1: Swipe down to open Spotlight and type the name of the app you want to download to check if it's hidden on your phone.
If the app isn't on your phone, the system will only display the app name and the Safari browser icon.
Step 2: To download and reinstall deleted apps on your iPhone, you'll need to open the App Store.
Step 3: Next, enter the app name in the search bar and tap on the first result to view it.
Apple's default apps will always be listed under the developer's name below the app name. You need to find the exact Apple app for the most accurate installation.
Step 4: Once the app is successfully installed, open it to use the app as usual.
2. How to view all missing default apps on iPhone
If you wish to restore all default apps available on your iPhone, you'll need to search for them in the Apple app list.
Step 1: Enter a default Apple app and search for it on the App Store. If you're unsure which app to choose, select Compass to follow along with the article.
When you open the app in the App Store, tap on the Apple section below the app's name.
Step 2: When you tap on Apple, the App Store will display a complete list of apps developed and integrated by Apple on the phone.
Missing default apps on the phone will display a cloud icon with a download arrow. Apps that show 'Open' are already installed on the phone.
Step 3: You can swipe left or right to view more default apps and download them to the phone if necessary.
In this article, Software Tips has guided you on how to download default apps available on iPhone and iPad. Have a great day, everyone!
