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How to Get Back Your Galaxy S4's Missing Apps After Updating to Android 4.4.2 KitKat

Feb 27, 2014 07:01 PM
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Many Samsung Galaxy S4 users, specifically for Sprint, are reporting that the latest KitKat upgrade to Android 4.4.2 is causing some strange behavior.

Aside from possible placebo effects such as decreased battery life or sluggish behavior, one very real problem is that S4 owners seem to lose apps after accepting the update.

Device information and specifications screen.
Device information screen showing Android version and build details.
Device information and specifications screen.
Device information screen showing Android version and build details.

One Sprint GS4 I had access to lost about half its apps, much to the chagrin of its owner. But fret not, with a little digging, we found a fix, and it's ridiculously easy.

Ready for it? Go ahead and hold down that Power button and select Reboot. Whew! That was tough! When your device starts back up, your missing apps should be back and good to go. If they're not, let us know in the comments below.

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