Your Question: How Do I Restore My Settings Icon on My Android?
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There are various different ways to get the settings icon back depending on the phone you use. You can always swipe down once or twice (depending on the phone) from the top of the screen and tap the little Circle COG icon in the top right corner to get back into your settings.

How do I get the settings icon on my home screen?

When the “Apps” screen displays, touch the “Widgets” tab at the top of the screen. Swipe to the left to scroll through the various available widgets until you get to the “Settings shortcut.” Hold your finger down on the widget… …and drag it to the “Home” screen.

Where is my Settings button?

On your Home screen, swipe up or tap on the All apps button, which is available on most Android smartphones, to access the All Apps screen. Once you’re on the All Apps screen, find the Settings app and tap on it. Its icon looks like a cogwheel. This opens the Android Settings menu.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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