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If an app on your Android And iPhone device Delete Duplicate Icons. Icons are what make apps different from each other. Aside from that, there are actually a lot of other things, like features, support, regular updates, and a lot more. App icons just help us tell apps apart visually so we can quickly find and open the one we need. Some Android and iPhone users are seeing duplicate icons on the hemiscreens and even in the app drawers of their phones, which seems strange.
This can be confusing and frustrating, especially when you try to open an app but nothing happens. It could also be malware, which could cause strange things to happen. Open the Start menu in Windows and look to see if there are multiple entries for the same app. If so, you can get rid of them by deleting the duplicate entries, cache, removing junk files and registry entries, and running the Windows 10 Start Menu troubleshooter.
Delete Duplicate Icons on Windows
Update App
If you only see a duplicate icon for one app, something is wrong with the app itself. If you got it from the Windows Store, open it and see if there is a new version. If not, go to the site to see if there is a new version. Most apps also come with a built-in way to update. Get rid of the duplicate icon and see if it reappears. If it does, try taking the app off your phone and putting it back on.
Pinned Shortcut
If you have two of the same icon in the Taskbar, you may have pinned the app’s shortcut instead of the app itself. So, when you open the app, you see the duplicate icon in the Taskbar because Windows thinks there are two separate instances open.
Remove or Upin all the shortcuts and the programme itself, and then right-click the app in the Windows Start menu to pin it to the Taskbar. This will pin the real programme, not the shortcut, to the Taskbar.
Compatibility Mode
If you use an app that was made for an older version of Windows 11 and then try to use it on the most recent version, there may be problems. Because of this, Windows thinks it’s a different app every time you run it. Get rid of all the icons on your desktop, Taskbar, and Start Menu. Select Properties by right-clicking on the app. As an example, let’s look at the Brave browser.
Under the Compatibility tab, check Run this programme in compatibility mode for and choose a different Windows version. Which version you choose depends on what app you want to use. Talk to other users, ask for help, or try a few different things. When you’re done, don’t forget to click Apply and OK. Now, make a new shortcut or pin it to the Start menu or Taskbar and see if the duplicate icon error still happens.
Delete Duplicate Icons on Android/iPhone
Turn off auto Backup
On Android
To turn off auto backup, all you have to do is go to the Settings menu and choose the right option. But the exact steps will depend on your device and version of Android. Usually, you’ll need to open the Settings app and go to the Backup & reset menu. From there, you should be able to find a way to stop automatic backup. If you don’t see this option, you may need to choose a different menu, such as Accounts & sync. Once you’ve found the right setting, you can just turn the switch off.
On iPhone
Go to your iPhone’s Settings. Tap on the banner that says “Your Apple ID” at the top. If you’re not already signed in, tap “Sign In” and enter your Apple ID and password. Then click on iCloud. To turn off iCloud Backup, tap the switch next to it.
Uninstall Any Malicious App
On Android
If you put a bad app on your Android device, it might make copies of itself. You will need to get rid of it right away. The settings menu is the best place to do this. First, go to the settings for managing apps and look for the app you want to get rid of. Once you’ve found the app, tap on it and then tap the “uninstall” button. Tap “OK” to confirm that you want to uninstall.
On iPhone
Just press and hold the app icon until all the icons start to shake. When they are moving, a small “x” will show up in the corner of each app. To get rid of the app, just tap the “x” and confirm that you want to get rid of it.
iOS 16 update
With the iOS 16 update, you can now put multiple copies of the same app on different home screen pages. This means that you can put more than one app icon on the home screen of your iPhone, which wasn’t possible before.
This feature was added mainly to help with “Focus,” a new idea for customizing home screens for certain “focus” use cases (e.g. work focus, study focus, entertainment focus, etc.). You can put app icons on different home screens on your iPhone. If you use the same app for both work and school, you can have a different icon for each mode.
Uninstall third-party launchers (Android)
If you have any third-party Android launchers or app drawer replacements on your phone, you should get rid of them. Apps like Nova Launcher, Niagra Launcher, and Smart Launcher are fun to use, but if they stop working right, they may cause your app icons to duplicate. Go to Settings > Apps > [Your Android Launcher], and at the bottom of the screen, tap Uninstall.
If you can download this app, than you can visit on Google Play Store
FAQ
Why do I have two icons for the same app
If you keep seeing duplicate icons for the same app, the problem might be with the app itself and not with anything else. At this point, you should update the app (if there is an update available) and see if that fixes the Android duplicate icon error.
Why do I have double icons on my desktop
When a shortcut is made, a second icon can show up on the desktop if the system is set up that way. If you move either the original shortcut or the duplicate shortcut to the Recycle Bin, the other desktop shortcut will stop working.
How do I remove multiple icons from my desktop
To delete more than one icon at the same time, click one icon, hold down the “Ctrl” key, and click the other icons you want to delete. After choosing the ones you want to get rid of, right-click any of them and choose “Delete” to get rid of them all.
Why are all my desktop icons the same
Here’s a quick way to fix it: press the Windows icon on your keyboard to open Start, start typing “change desktop icons,” and then choose the option that comes up. You’ll see a window where you can choose which icons you want on your desktop.