You accidentally deleted the application icon from the main screen Realmeand Is it not visible in the list of all apps either? Or did your favorite messenger disappear from the menu after a system update? This problem is familiar to many smartphone owners Realme - especially after changing the shell Realme UI or installing a third-party launcher. In 80% of cases, the application is not deleted from the phone, but is simply hidden or “fell out” from the visible area.

In this article we will examine 5 proven methods returning the application to the screen Realme —from basic (checking the “All applications” folder) to advanced (resetting the launcher settings or restoring via ADB). You will also learn why some apps disappear after updating ColorOS/Realme UIand how to prevent them from disappearing again. All instructions are relevant for models Realme 9 Pro, Realme GT 2, Realme Narzo 50 and other devices based on Android 11–14.

If you are not sure whether the application has been completely removed or just hidden, start with checking hidden apps. If the icon disappears after installing a new launcher (for example, Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher), go straight to resetting launcher settings.

1. Checking hidden and disabled applications

The first thing you need to do is make sure that the application is not hidden in the system settings. In Realme UI there is a function to hide icons, which often works accidentally when you click on “Delete” in the application menu. Here's how to check:

  1. Open Settings → Applications.

  2. Tap on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show system (if you need to find a built-in application, for example, Calendar or FM radio).

  3. In the search bar, enter the name of the missing application.

  4. If the app is found, but next to it there is inscription Disabled, click on it and select Enable.

If the application is displayed as Hidden, follow these steps:

  • 📱 Go to Settings → Home screen and wallpaper → Home screen settings.
  • 🔍 Select Hidden applications.
  • 👁️ Uncheck the desired application, to return it to the menu.

Attention: on some models Realme (for example, Realme C30 or Realme 8i) the “Hidden applications” item may be located in Settings → Privacy → Hidden applications.

📊 Which Realme model do you have?
Realme 9/9 Pro
Realme GT/GT Neo
Realme Narzo 50/60
Realme C-series
Other model

2. Reset launcher settings

If you are using a standard launcher Realme Launcher, but application icons disappear or are duplicated, the problem may be a failure of the launcher cache. Resetting the settings will return the main screen to its original state without losing data:

  • ⚙️ Open Settings → Applications.
  • 🔍 In the search bar, enter Realme Launcher (or Launcher for the English version).
  • 🗑️ Click Storage → Clear cache and Clear data.
  • 🔄 Reboot phone.

After reboot:

  1. Unlock the screen - you will see the standard desktop view.
  2. Swipe right to open All applications.
  3. Find the missing application, long-press its icon and drag to the main screen.

Clear launcher cache

Clear launcher data

Take a screenshot of the current icon arrangement (optional)

Reboot the phone-->

⚠️ Attention: Clearing launcher data will reset all your home screen settings (wallpapers, widgets, folders). Applications and their data will remain untouched.

3. Recovery via “All applications”

Sometimes the application icon disappears from the main screen, but remains in the full list of apps. To get it back:

  1. Swipe right on the home screen to open the menu All apps (or tap the dot icon at the bottom of the screen).

  2. Find the missing app in the alphabetical list. If it is not there, check the tab Recently installed or use the search (magnifying glass at the top).

  3. Long-press the application icon and drag it to the main screen or folder.

If the application is not displayed in the list All applications, but you are sure that it is installed:

  • 🔄 Try restarting your phone.
  • 📥 Check if it was accidentally deleted (go to Google Play → Library → Installed).
  • 🔍 Use the system search (swipe down on the main screen and enter the name of the application).
What to do if the application is not is found even through search?

If the system search does not find the application, but it is displayed in Settings → Applications, try:

1. Disable and re-enable the application in the settings.

2. Clear its cache and data (attention: this will delete all app settings!).

3. Uninstall updates (if this is a system application).

If nothing helps, the application may have been uninstalled or blocked by the device administrator (for example, in corporate phones).

4. applications

If the previous methods did not work, try reinstalling the application. This will help in cases where:

  • 📦 The application was deleted by mistake.
  • 🔄 The app update was completed with an error.
  • 🛠️ Application files damaged.

Instructions:

  1. Open Google Play Store.
  2. Enter the name of the application in the search bar.
  3. If the button shows Installed, click on it and select Uninstall, then install again.
  4. If the button is Install, just press it.

For system applications (for example, Camera, Gallery):

  1. Go to Settings → Applications.
  2. Find the desired application and tap on it.
  3. Click on the three dots in the upper corner and select Uninstall updates (if available).
  4. Reboot your phone.

⚠️ Attention: Some system applications Realme (for example, Theme Store or Game Space) cannot be deleted completely - only disabled. Restoring them is only possible by resetting the phone.

5. Advanced methods: ADB and safe mode

If the application disappeared after updating Realme UI or installing custom firmware, the following methods can help:

Method 1: Enable via ADB

This method is suitable for experienced users and requires connecting the phone to computer.

  1. Install ADB on PC (download Platform Tools from the site Android Developers).
  2. Enable USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About phone → Build number - tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Advanced → For Developers).
  3. Connect your phone to the PC and run command:
adb shell pm list packages -d

This command will show a list of disabled applications. Find the one you need in it (for example, com.android.chrome for Chrome) and enable it:

adb shell pm enable com.package name

Method 2: Safe Mode

If the problem is caused by a conflict with another application (for example, with a launcher or optimizer), boot the phone into safe mode:

  1. Hold down the power button until the shutdown menu appears.
  2. Press and hold item Turn off (or Reboot on some models).
  3. Confirm entering safe mode.

In safe mode, check if the application appears. If yes, the problem is in one of the installed applications - try removing recently installed apps.

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If you are not sure about the application package name, use the command adb shell pm list packages | grep "part of the name". For example, to search Facebook enter adb shell pm list packages | grep "face".

Table: Reasons for disappearing applications and solutions

Cause Symptoms Solution
Hidden in settings The application is in Settings → Applications, but not in the menu The “Hidden applications” section in the home screen settings
Launcher failure Icons disappear/duplicate, widgets do not work Clearing cache and data Realme Launcher
Updating the system System applications disappeared after the update Realme UI Resetting launcher settings or reinstalling via ADB
Conflict with other software The problem appeared after installing a new application Loading in safe mode and deleting the conflicting software
Removal by mistake No application in Settings → Applications Reinstalling from Google Play or backup

How to prevent applications from disappearing again

To prevent application icons from disappearing in the future, follow these tips:

  • 🔒 Disable automatic optimization: Go to Settings → Battery → Consumption optimization and add important applications to the exclusion list.
  • 📁 Use folders: Group rarely used applications into folders on the main screen so they won’t get lost.
  • 🔄 Regularly update the launcher: Go to Google Play and check for updates Realme Launcher.
  • 📱 Avoid third-party launchers: Nova Launcher or Action Launcher may conflict with system settings Realme.

If you often experience missing icons, consider creating a backup copy of your home screen. To do this:

  1. Install the application Home Backup & Restore from Google Play.
  2. Save the current configuration of the main screen.
  3. If necessary, restore the arrangement of icons from a backup copy.
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The most common reason for loss icons on Realme —launcher cache failure. Regularly clearing the cache (every 1-2 months) prevents this problem.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to return a deleted system application (for example, Calendar or FM radio)?

System applications Realme cannot be completely removed, but they can be disabled. To return:

  1. Go to Settings → Applications.
  2. Find the desired application and click Enable.
  3. If buttons Enable no, try resetting the settings of the launcher or phone.

⚠️ On some models (for example, Realme X7) to restore system applications, you need firmware via Fastboot.

After resetting the launcher, all are gone my home screen settings. How to restore them?

Unfortunately, clearing launcher data deletes all user settings (icon location, widgets, wallpaper). To restore:

  • If you had synchronization enabled with Google Account, try restarting your phone - sometimes the settings are restored automatically.
  • Use a backup if you made it through Home Backup & Restore or Swift Backup.
  • Manually set up the main screen again (this will take 5-10 minutes).
The application is in the menu, but does not open. What to do?

If the application icon is visible, but nothing happens when clicked:

  1. Clear the cache and application data in Settings → Applications.
  2. Reinstall the application via Google Play.
  3. Check if it is blocked in Settings → Privacy → App blocking.
  4. If it is a system application, try uninstalling its updates.

If the problem persists, the application may be incompatible with your version Android or Realme UI.

Is it possible to return an application deleted via ADB?

If the application was deleted by command adb uninstall, it can only be restored by reinstalling:

  • For custom applications - download the APK from a reliable source (for example, APKMirror) and install manually.
  • For system applications - requires flashing the phone or restoring via backup TWRP.

⚠️ Removing system applications via ADB may lead to unstable operation of the phone!

Why did some applications disappear after updating Realme UI?

Updates Realme UI sometimes remove or disable outdated system applications (for example, Music, Video or File Manager). In this case:

  1. Check whether they have been replaced with new versions (for example, Realme Music instead of the standard Music).
  2. Install analogues from Google Play (for example, Google Files instead of File Manager).
  3. If the application is critical, roll back to the previous firmware version (an unlocked bootloader is required).
⚠️ Interface details and available system applications may vary depending on the firmware version Realme UI and region. Before rolling back, check the official update notes on the website Realme.