App or widget issues
App or widget missing from home screen
If a widget disappeared from your
by touching & holding an empty spot
on your home screen.
If an app disappeared from your home screen, the shortcut for opening the app was removed and you just
need to
If an app disappeared from your list of all apps, you need to
it.
App crashes, won’t open, or isn’t working
After each step, check to see if the issue is fixed:
1. Turn your phone off and then on again.
Press and hold the Power button, then touch Power off.
2. Check that you have not disabled permissions for the app. If any permissions are turned off,
3.
4.
This completely shuts down the app, including any background services that may be
causing your issue.
5.
This frees up space by removing temporary files.
6.
This erases all data saved in this app.
7. Contact the app’s developer.
a.
the Play Store app.
b. Touch your profile icon > My apps & games.
c. Touch the app and swipe down to see contact information.
8. If all else fails,
.
Tip: To figure out which third-party app is causing performance problems,
App is slow to open
If you experience a lag when opening an app,
App disabled in safe mode
If apps are disabled because you’re in
, you can’t use them until you exit safe mode.
To exit safe mode, turn your phone off and then on again.
Fix issues : App issues
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