How to View Recently Deleted Apps on iPhone
If you’ve ever accidentally deleted an app on your iPhone and then realized you still needed it, you might be wondering how to view recently deleted apps. The good news is that Apple has made it relatively easy to recover deleted apps within a certain timeframe. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to view recently deleted apps on your iPhone.
Step 1: Access the App Library
The first step to view recently deleted apps on your iPhone is to access the App Library. This feature is available on iPhone models with iOS 13 or later. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open the “Home” screen on your iPhone.
2. Swipe up and hold until the App Library appears.
3. You should now see a grid of all your installed apps, including those you’ve deleted.
Step 2: Find the Recently Deleted Folder
In the App Library, you’ll find a folder called “Recently Deleted.” This folder contains all the apps you’ve deleted within the last 30 days. To find the folder, follow these steps:
1. Scroll through the grid of apps until you find the “Recently Deleted” folder.
2. Tap on the folder to open it.
Step 3: View and Restore Deleted Apps
Once you’ve opened the “Recently Deleted” folder, you’ll see a list of all the apps you’ve deleted in the past 30 days. To view and restore a deleted app, follow these steps:
1. Tap on the app you want to restore.
2. A pop-up menu will appear with options to “Keep” or “Delete.”
3. Tap “Keep” to restore the app to your iPhone.
Step 4: Confirm the Restoration
After tapping “Keep,” the app will be restored to your iPhone. You may need to wait a few moments for the app to appear on your Home screen.
Important Notes
– If you haven’t used the “Recently Deleted” feature before, you might not see the folder in your App Library. In this case, you can enable it by going to “Settings” > “iPhone Storage” > “Manage Storage” > “Offload Unused Apps” and toggling the “Show Recently Deleted” option.
– The “Recently Deleted” folder will automatically delete apps after 30 days, so make sure to restore the apps you want to keep within that timeframe.
– If you want to permanently delete an app from the “Recently Deleted” folder, simply tap “Delete” when you’re viewing the folder.
By following these steps, you can easily view and restore recently deleted apps on your iPhone. Remember to check the “Recently Deleted” folder regularly to ensure you don’t lose any important apps.
