The "Utilities" folder on an iPhone is a default folder that typically contains essential apps like Calculator, Compass, Voice Memos, and others. Its location and visibility can vary depending on your iOS version and how your Home Screen is organized.
Where to Find the Utilities Folder on iPhone
- Home Screen or App Library :
- On most iPhones, the Utilities folder is found on the Home Screen by default. If you don’t see it there, it might have been moved or removed from the Home Screen but still exists in the App Library. To access the App Library, swipe left past all your Home Screen pages until you reach it. Apps are categorized there, including Utilities
- Using Search :
- Swipe down on the Home Screen to bring up the search bar, then type "Utilities." The folder or individual apps within it should appear in the search results, allowing you to open or locate them quickly
- If the Utilities Folder Disappears :
- Sometimes the Utilities folder can disappear from the Home Screen due to accidental removal or changes in iOS. You can restore it by dragging the apps out of the App Library back to the Home Screen, or by recreating the folder manually by dragging apps together
Utilities Folder in the Photos App
- In the Photos app, there is also a "Utilities" section that includes collections like Hidden, Recently Deleted, and others. If you don’t see this Utilities section in Photos, you can enable it by customizing the Photos app view in settings or resetting the Photos app layout
Technical Note for Advanced Users
- For jailbroken iPhones, the Utilities folder can be accessed via SSH in the root directory at /Applications/Utilities. However, on standard (non-jailbroken) iPhones, this folder is not accessible due to Apple's restrictions on the file system
Summary
- The Utilities folder is usually on your Home Screen or in the App Library.
- Use the iPhone’s search function to quickly find it.
- If missing, check the App Library or recreate the folder.
- In Photos, Utilities is a section for certain photo collections, configurable in the app.
- Accessing the actual Utilities folder in the file system is only possible on jailbroken devices.
This should help you locate and manage the Utilities folder on your iPhone effectively.
