To get the Safari icon back on your iPhone, you can try resetting the home screen layout. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Go to the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on “General.”
3. In the General settings, scroll down and tap on “Reset.”
4. Among the various reset options, tap on “Reset Home Screen Layout.”
By doing this, your iPhone will reset the home screen layout to its default settings, which should bring back all the app icons to their usual positions. This includes the Safari icon, which will be restored to its original place on the home screen.
It’s worth mentioning that resetting the home screen layout will not delete any of your apps or data. It simply rearranges the icons back to the default layout. So, you don’t need to worry about losing any data or having to reinstall any apps.
After performing the reset, go back to your home screen and check if the Safari icon has reappeared. It should now be back in its usual position, ready for you to access the Safari browser on your iPhone.
If for some reason the Safari icon still doesn’t show up, you can try a couple of additional troubleshooting steps. Firstly, swipe down on your home screen to open the Spotlight search and type “Safari.” If Safari appears in the search results, you can tap on it to open the browser.
If Safari is not found in the search results either, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. However, please note that this will reset all your personalized settings back to their defaults, so you may need to reconfigure things like Wi-Fi passwords, wallpaper, and notification preferences. To reset all settings, go to “Settings” > “General” > “Reset” > “Reset All Settings.”
If none of these steps work, it’s possible that there may be a software issue with your iPhone. In that case, you may want to consider contacting Apple support or visiting an Apple Store for further assistance.
I hope this helps you get the Safari icon back on your iPhone’s home screen!