Trouble after updating to the latest software

[KayleeBvng]

Need assistance after updating to the latest software on the 25th Oct 2025. Most of the apps disappear after using them,they don't get minimized(if that's the correct word) and also I can no longer get my hidden apps on the search button,I have to go to App Store in order for me to open them. Please see video to understand what I'm referring to

[KayleeBvng]

To note: I have searched and found the option under advanced features where you can split screen(that's not the one I want)

[SherlockHolmes222B]

Hi. Can you please tell me what phone you using?

[KayleeBvng]

Hello,I'm using Samsung A25

[SherlockHolmes222B · Accepted solution]

Okay let’s troubleshoot your Galaxy A25 issue after the October 25, 2025 software update.

It sounds like there are two main problems after the update:

1. Apps disappear after opening (don’t stay minimized or in Recents).


2. Hidden apps no longer appear in search.



Let’s go step-by-step to fix both 👇


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🧩 Part 1: Apps Disappear / Don’t Stay in Recents

This usually happens after a One UI update due to memory management or launcher bugs.

🔧 Try these fixes:

1. Restart your phone (sometimes updates cause UI glitches that fix after one full reboot).


2. Clear One UI Home data:

Go to Settings → Apps → One UI Home

Tap Storage → Clear cache, then Clear data

Don’t worry — it won’t delete your apps, only resets your home screen layout.



3. Disable “Remove unused apps from memory”:

Open Settings → Battery and device care → Memory

Tap the 3 dots (⋮) → Automation

Turn off “Auto remove unused apps from memory”.



4. Check Developer Options (if enabled):

Go to Settings → Developer options

Scroll to “Don’t keep activities” and make sure it’s OFF — if it’s ON, your apps will close the moment you leave them.





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🔍 Part 2: Hidden Apps Not Appearing in Search

This is a One UI Launcher search indexing issue that happens after updates.

Try this:

1. Rebuild app index:

Open Settings → Apps → App Search (or Device Search)

Tap Storage → Clear cache, then Clear data

Restart your phone.



2. Unhide and re-hide apps:

Long-press the Home screen → Settings (gear icon)

Tap Hide apps → Unhide all, then Hide them again.

Check if they appear in the search bar now.



3. If still not fixed:

Go to Galaxy Store → Menu → Updates

Check if “One UI Home” or “App Search” has an update — install it.

Samsung often pushes small patches for launcher bugs after major updates.





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⚙️ Optional (if the issue persists)

Try “Repair apps” — it re-optimizes system apps after updates:

Turn off your phone completely

Press and hold Volume Up + Power

When the Samsung logo appears, release buttons

In recovery mode, use volume keys to scroll to “Repair apps”, press Power to confirm


This won’t erase data — it just refreshes app connections and fixes post-update bugs.

[KayleeBvng]

Thanks alot,that was helpful 🙏