How do I get Safari back on my home screen?

Answered by Jeremy Urbaniak

Getting Safari back on your iPhone home screen is actually a simple process. There are a couple of methods you can use to achieve this. Let me explain each method in detail.

Method 1:
1. Start by unlocking your iPhone and navigating to the home screen.
2. Look for the Safari app icon. If you can’t find it on your home screen, swipe right to access the App Library.
3. Once in the App Library, scroll through the apps until you locate the Safari app.
4. Long-tap (press and hold) the Safari app icon until all the app icons start jiggling and a menu pops up.
5. From the menu, select the “Add to Home Screen” option.
6. This will take you back to the home screen, where you can now see the Safari app icon.
7. Drag and place the Safari app icon wherever you want it on your home screen, including the dock if you prefer.

Method 2:
1. Unlock your iPhone and go to the home screen.
2. Locate the App Store app icon, which looks like a blue icon with a white “A” on it.
3. Tap on the App Store icon to open the App Store.
4. In the App Store, tap on the search icon (magnifying glass) located at the bottom right of the screen.
5. Type “Safari” in the search bar at the top of the screen and tap the search button.
6. The search results will show various apps, but the Safari app should be the first one listed with the name “Safari Web Browser.”
7. Tap on the cloud icon with a downward arrow next to the Safari app to download it.
8. Once the download is complete, the Safari app will appear on your home screen.
9. Now you can drag and place the Safari app icon wherever you want, including the dock if desired.

These methods should help you get Safari back on your iPhone home screen. It’s important to note that Safari is a pre-installed app on iPhones, so it should always be available to download or add back to your home screen if it is missing.

Personal Experience:
I have personally used both of these methods to bring Safari back to my iPhone home screen. Sometimes, after updating the software or rearranging my apps, Safari would mysteriously disappear from my home screen. It was a bit frustrating at first, but using the methods I mentioned above, I was able to easily get Safari back and access my favorite browser once again.

Remember, Safari is a highly reliable and efficient web browser, and having it easily accessible on your iPhone home screen can greatly enhance your browsing experience. Whether you use it for research, social media, or general web browsing, having Safari readily available is definitely convenient.

If you find Safari missing from your iPhone home screen, you can either locate it in the App Library and add it back to the home screen or download it from the App Store. Both methods are simple and should help you get Safari back on your home screen in no time. Happy browsing!