How do I see recently deleted apps on my iPhone?
If you’ve accidentally deleted an app from your iPhone and are now wondering how to retrieve it, you’re in luck. There are a few ways to see recently deleted apps on your iPhone, and we’ll walk you through them in this article. Whether you’re using an iPhone running iOS 15 or earlier, we’ve got you covered.
1. Using the Recently Deleted Folder
One of the simplest ways to see recently deleted apps on your iPhone is by using the Recently Deleted folder. This feature is built into iOS and automatically stores deleted apps for a limited period of time. Here’s how to access it:
1. Open the App Library on your iPhone by swiping up from the bottom of the screen (iPhone 8 or earlier) or by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen (iPhone X or later).
2. Tap on the “Recently Deleted” folder at the bottom of the screen.
3. You’ll see a list of all the apps you’ve deleted within the past 30 days. To restore an app, simply tap on it and then tap “Restore.”
2. Searching for the Deleted App
If you can’t find the Recently Deleted folder or if the app you’re looking for has been deleted for more than 30 days, you can try searching for the app on your iPhone. Here’s how:
1. Open the App Store on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the search icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. Type the name of the deleted app in the search bar and tap “Search.”
4. If the app is available in the App Store, you’ll see it in the search results. Tap on the app and then tap “Get” or “Install” to download it again.
3. Checking the iTunes Backup
If you’ve backed up your iPhone to iTunes, you may be able to restore the deleted app from a previous backup. Here’s how:
1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
2. Select your iPhone from the list of devices on the left side of the iTunes window.
3. Click on the “Summary” tab.
4. Under the “Backups” section, click on “Restore Backup.”
5. Choose a backup from before the app was deleted and click “Restore.”
By following these steps, you should be able to see recently deleted apps on your iPhone and recover any important apps you may have lost. Remember to regularly back up your iPhone to prevent losing apps in the future.
