Why Do I Have Double Icons on Android?

Clearing the cache files: This is a very common reason cited by many users. They can even disrupt the icon files leading to showing duplicate ones. To fix it, Go to Settings, click on manage Apps and search the app that is causing the most trouble. … There click on Clear Cache so that all the data gets removed.

How do I get rid of duplicate apps on my home screen?

Open the app and tap on Clear data at the bottom to select Clear cache and Clear all data, one at a time. That should work. Close all apps, maybe reboot if needed, and check if you can still see duplicate icons of the same app on the homescreen or the app drawer.

Why do I have 2 settings apps on my phone?

Thanks! Those are just the Settings for Secure Folder (everything in there is like a separate section of your phone for obvious reasons). So if you install an app there, for instance, you’ll see two listings (although the secure one can only be viewed in the secure partition).