How to Restore the Keypad or Any App Icon to the Dock on iPhone

Looking to add the keypad or any app icon to the dock on your iPhone? Restoring the keypad icon or any app icon is a simple process that can be done in a few steps. Follow this guide to easily move the apps from your home screen into the dock for quicker access.

Steps to Restore an App Icon to the Dock

Unlock Your iPhone
Make sure your phone is unlocked and you are on the home screen. The home screen is where all your app icons are located. Locate the App Icon
If the app icon you want to restore (such as the keypad or a specific app) is not directly on the home screen, you may need to search for it. For example, if the keypad icon is not visible, it may be part of the Phone app or a separate app installed on your device. Enter Edit Mode
- Tap and hold on the Phone app icon or any other app icon until a menu appears. The icons will start to jiggle, indicating you are in edit mode.
- On newer models of iPhones, tap and hold on the icon until a menu appears, then select 'Edit Home Screen'. On older models, tap and hold the icon until it starts jiggling. Drag the Icon to the Dock
- While the icons are jiggling, use your finger to drag the desired app icon (such as the Phone app or your specific app) to the bottom of the screen, which is your iPhone's dock.
- If there is space, the icon will be added directly to the dock. If the dock is full, you can replace one of the existing icons. Finish Editing
- Once you have placed the icon in the dock, press the Home button for older models (or the 'Done' button in the top right corner for newer models) to exit edit mode.

Solving Common Issues with the Keypad Icon or App Icon

If you are experiencing issues with the keypad or any app icon disappearing from the dock, consider the following methods to resolve the problem:

Reset Home Screen Layout
- Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and choose the General section.
- Tap on Reset in the General section, and select Reset Home Screen Layout. Restart Your Phone
- If following the above steps didn't work, restarting your phone might solve the issue. Hold the power button and select ‘Restart’. Search for the Icon
- If the icon is still not visible, you can try swiping down on your home screen to search. Alternatively, locate the icon in app folders or other pages, then drag it back to the dock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to mean the phone icon or the calculator?

If you are referring to the keypad icon as a specific app (like a third-party keyboard), follow similar steps to locate it and drag it to the dock. If you are seeking the phone icon or a calculator app icon, you can use the same method. Start by finding the app, tap and hold until it starts jiggling, move it to the dock, then press the home button to finalize the process.

Thanks for the A2A. The easiest one by resetting your home screen.
- Go to Settings -> General -> Reset -> Reset Home Screen Layout.

If you are experiencing issues with the app or icon disappearing, restarting the phone or resetting the home screen might be necessary. If your app is a specific third-party app (e.g., a calculator app), follow similar steps to locate it and drag it to the dock.