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Lost my app for "Compass"

I accidentally deleted the Apple app for Compass on my iPhone X. How do I get it back? I went to the app store but while I could "open" it, there was no place to click to save it.

iPhone XS, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 13, 2023 1:09 PM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2023 8:54 PM

Hi Nodrog1952,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: "I accidentally deleted the Apple app for Compass on my iPhone X.

How do I get it back?"


You might want to search the iPhone App Library in case it was just the app icon that was accidentally deleted from the Home Screen.

See: Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support


If you find the Compass app in the Library, you can add the icon back to the Home Screen. Organize your apps in folders on iPhone - Apple Support tells how

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Else you could try RE-downloading the Compass app:

Delete built-in Apple apps from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch - Apple Support


Eg: Above article says:

"Restore a built-in app that you deleted

    1. On your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, go to the App Store.
    2. Search for the app. Make sure that you use the exact name of the app.
    3. Tap the Redownload button .
    4. Wait for the app to restore, then open it from your Home Screen".


All the best :-)

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jun 13, 2023 8:54 PM in response to Nodrog1952

Hi Nodrog1952,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: "I accidentally deleted the Apple app for Compass on my iPhone X.

How do I get it back?"


You might want to search the iPhone App Library in case it was just the app icon that was accidentally deleted from the Home Screen.

See: Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support


If you find the Compass app in the Library, you can add the icon back to the Home Screen. Organize your apps in folders on iPhone - Apple Support tells how

______________________________________________

Else you could try RE-downloading the Compass app:

Delete built-in Apple apps from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch - Apple Support


Eg: Above article says:

"Restore a built-in app that you deleted

    1. On your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, go to the App Store.
    2. Search for the app. Make sure that you use the exact name of the app.
    3. Tap the Redownload button .
    4. Wait for the app to restore, then open it from your Home Screen".


All the best :-)

Lost my app for "Compass"

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