Settings icon:
If the Settings icon is missing on your iPhone, there are a few things you can try to bring it back:
1. Search for Settings:
- Firstly, In your Phone Swipe down on your home screen to open the search bar.
- In the search bar Type “Settings” and see if the app appears in the search results.
2. Check App Folders:
- Sometimes, the Settings app might be accidentally moved into a folder. Look through all your app folders to see if it’s there.
- Swipe through each home screen page and check folders by tapping on them.
3. Reset Home Screen Layout:
- Go to “Settings” on your iPhone.
- On the Phone Screen Scroll down and tap on “General.”
- Scroll down and select “Reset.”
- Tap on the “Reset Home Screen Layout.”
4. Reset All Settings:
If the following steps don’t work, you can try resetting all settings. Note that this won’t delete your data, but it will reset system settings like Wi-Fi passwords and wallpaper.
- Go to “Settings.”
- Tap on “General.”
- Scroll down and select “Reset.”
- Choose the option for “Reset All Settings” and enter your password when prompted.
5. Update iOS:
- Check that your mobile phone is running the latest version of iOS.
- Go to “Settings” > “General” > “Software Update” and install any available updates.
6. Restore from Backup:
- If none of the above solutions work, you may need to restore your iPhone from a backup. Before proceeding take backup of your phone.
- Connect your iPhone to iTunes or Finder on a computer.
- “Restore Backup.”Select the device that you want to backup.
If you’ve tried these steps and the Settings icon is still missing, it’s possible that there may be a more complex issue, and you may want to contact Apple Support for further assistance.