It seems that on Android firmware version 2.0.1, and some earlier versions, it is possible that when a program crashes or closes it could make the icons on the desktop disappear. Instead of turning your phone on and off you can just restart the desktop aka home service.

I'm not to sure if this is caused by a bad 3rd party application or widget that has been downloaded, the screen rotating when closing a game or app, or if the memory of the unit has become full and it just "dumps" the icons. The bug has been reported to the Android team and should be fixed in an upcoming firmware update.

To restore the icons just follow these steps:

1. Click on Menu and then Settings
2. Choose Applications from the list
3. Choose Manage Applications
4. Click on Menu again and select Filter
5. Choose All from the option list
6. Find Home in the list of applications
7. Choose Force Stop. This will cause the service to restart, which will restore your icons. Don't delete the cache.

Bookmark

Email this

Comments (1)

htc sense 3.0 - Evo 3D

I had this problem on my Evo 3D and this fixed it. Just force stop the app called HTC Sense, not Home.

Evo 3D , September 16, 2011

• 
• +0
• 
• 

Write comment

Name

Email

Title

Comment

smaller | bigger

Subscribe via email (registered users only)

I have read and agree to the Terms of Usage.

Add Comment Preview