Safari, the default web browser on iOS devices, is essential for all of us to browse the internet. Not having it is undoubtedly a big problem.
There are many possibilities on why the Safari icon is missing and I will discuss it in great detail later in this post.
Not being able to find Safari on your iPhone is a huge problem because without it you cannot browse the internet and we all need to browse the internet.
It is frustrating, but do not worry, as I have brought the simplest ways you can fix this issue.
Read the full article to know how to fix this problem.
How to fix Safari icon missing on iPhone
There are many methods to fix this problem and all of them are elementary and easy to follow.
You should not face many difficulties in following the steps given in the methods below.
Here are the methods to fix the Safari icon missing on iPhone Issue:
1. Check folders
It is common for people to dial a number when their phones are in their pockets, also known as pocket dialing/butt dialing.
The same can occur in the transferring of icons if you forget to lock the screen of your iPhone.
To fix this problem you should go to the home screen and swipe left and right and search where the Safari app icon has been shifted accidentally.
If you find the Safari app, hold its icon till more options pop up. You can then drag it to any screen you want.
If this method did not help you, kindly check the other methods given below.
2. Use the search option
There is a default search bar in every iOS device/iPhone, so you can use it to search for the Safari browser.
Doing this is extremely simple; all you have to do is follow some simple steps.
Here are the steps to use the search option on your iOS device:
- Go to the Home screen.
- Swipe right on the Home screen. There is a search bar at the top of the screen.
- Type in Safari in the search bar.
If the Safari app is hidden in any folder, the name of that folder will be displayed to you. Enter the folder and change the settings to get the Safri app.
3. Remove restrictions for Safari browser
If by any chance, the Safari app is restricted on any iPhone, you will not be able to find it. You need to change some settings in order to fix this problem.
Here are the steps on how to do that:
- Go to the Settings menu.
- Tap on Screen Time. Another screen will be shown to you.
- Tap on Content and Privacy Restrictions.
- Enter the Passcode. You will be told to enter your Screen time Passcode.
- Tap on Allowed Apps. You will be taken to the Allowed Apps screen.
- Turn the Safari and Camera option on.
If this method did not help you to solve your issue, check out the other methods given below.
4. Reset your iPhone Homescreen
If the previous methods given in this article did not work for you, then you have to reset your iPhone Homescreen. Thankfully, it is not a complicated process to reset your iPhone Homescreen. Follow the steps given below.
Here are the steps to reset your iPhone’s Homescreen:
- Go to Settings.
- Tao on the General option.
- Tap on Reset. You will be taken to the Reset screen.
- Tap on the Reset Home Screen Layout option.
After following the aforementioned steps, all the app icons will return to their default positions meaning the Safari app icon will return to its original position.
5. Use iTunes to restore iPhone
The software named iTunes which has a love-hate relationship with its users can also be used to restore your iPhone.
All you need to do is follow some simple steps and you are good to go.
Here are the steps to restore iPhone using iTunes:
- Connect your iPhone to your Mac/PC via a USB port.
- Open the iTunes app on your computer.
- Click on the iPhone icon after the iTunes app opens.
- Click on the Summary option.
- Click on the Restore option. After this, your iPhone will be restored meaning it will have its default settings. This will bring the Safari app icon to its original position.
If this method did not work for you, kindly check the other methods given below.
6. Open Safari from App store
The App Store is an online platform where you can purchase and download apps, so you can also download Safri from there if by any chance Safari got removed from your iOS device.
Do not worry as it is very easy to access the App Store, so follow the given steps below.
Here are the steps to open Safari from the App store:
- Download the Safari app.
- Run the Safari app and check whether it is working properly or not.
This should fix the problem you are facing and if it does not, then check the next methods given below.
7. Restart your iOS device
Most people know how to restart their iOS device but there is nos shame if you do not know how to do it, there is no judgment here.
Here are the steps to restart your iOS device:
- Hold the power button.
- Hold and drag the power icon to right. Your iOS device will restart.
- Wait for your device to restart and check whether the problem persists.
Conclusion
Not being able to browse the internet feels like going to the stone age in this century, so I can understand your frustration. Hopefully, this article helped you to solve your problem. I hope you are now able to use Safari with no issues whatsoever.
Very impressive article with excellent points. How you explain these solutions is fantastic. These programs are the ones I use, and I gain the most from them. I’m a little disappointed that you didn’t mention AceThinker iOS System Recovery in your post because I use it. This program is excellent for retrieving Safari bookmarks as well. I’m hoping you can include this tool in your evaluation. I appreciate it. ☺
Thank you for your feedback. We will definitely try out AceThinker Recovery Tool and update it in our post.