How to Find your Photos Gallery App on Android Phone if Missing (Best Method)
1When the Photo Gallery app icon seems to vanish from your Android phone, it's usually not deleted, but simply hidden or disabled.
The Best Method is to use the App Drawer's search function, as this bypasses issues with home screen removal, hidden folders, or accidentally disabled apps.
Here is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to finding your photos gallery app.
Method 1: The Quickest Way (Search the App Drawer)
This method works because the app drawer (or "All Apps" screen) lists every installed app, even if the icon is missing from your home screen.
Open the App Drawer: On your Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom (or tap the icon with 6 or 9 dots, depending on your phone).
Use the Search Bar: At the top of the App Drawer, tap the search bar.
Search for the App: Type the name of the app. The most common names are:
Gallery (Common on Samsung, Xiaomi, and other non-Pixel phones)
Photos (This will often lead you to the Google Photos app, which is the default for most stock Android/Pixel phones)
My Files (This is your file manager, which can also access your images).
Launch the App: Once the app appears in the search results, tap it to open it.
Restore the Icon (Optional): If you want the icon back on your Home Screen, tap and hold the app icon in the App Drawer, then drag it to your desired spot on a Home Screen.
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