Have you ever been struggling to find an app that you know you downloaded? Luckily for you, there is an easy solution to this problem.

1. Swipe down from the middle of the Home screen.

2. Type the name of the app you are looking for into the search bar at the top.

3. Click on the desired app when it appears below the search bar to open it.

Note: You can also search for contacts or even search the web right from your Home screen!

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