Mastering iPhone Home Screen Customization: Adding, Moving, and Organizing Apps

The iPhone's home screen is designed to be highly customizable, allowing users to add, move, and organize apps in ways that suit their personal preferences. This guide will walk you through the process of efficiently managing apps on your iPhone home screen, ensuring your device is as functional and user-friendly as possible.

Adding Apps to Your Home Screen

Equipped with the right knowledge, you can easily add, move, and organize apps on your iPhone home screen. Here’s how to add an app from the App Library.

Method 1: Re-adding Apps From The App Library

Step 1: Open the App Library.

Swipe left on your Home Screen until you see a bunch of apps categorized by their functions.

Step 2: Find the app you want to add to the Home Screen.

You can browse the categories or tap the search bar to find your app.

Step 3: Touch and hold the app icon.

You can release when you see a menu appear.

Step 4: Tap 'Add to Home Screen.'

This is usually the middle option on the menu. The app icon will appear in the first available spot on your Home Screen.

Organizing and Moving Apps on the Home Screen

Once you’ve added the app to your iPhone, you can easily organize and move it according to your needs. Here’s how to move apps around your home screen.

Method 2: Moving Apps on the Home Screen

Step 1: Touch and hold the app icon that you want to move.

All the apps and widgets on the screen should start to wiggle.

Step 2: Drag and drop the app you want to move.

Continue dragging until the app is located where you want it. Don’t release your finger until the app is in its new spot.

Step 3: Tap 'Done' or the Home button if you have one.

This will stop the apps and widgets from wiggling.

Changing Where Apps Are Downloaded and Managing Apps

Step 1: Open Settings.

The app icon features some gears on a light grey background.

Step 2: Tap 'Home Screen.'

You'll see this in the third grouping of menu items next to an icon of a Home screen.

Step 3: Tap an option.

If you don't want to use the App Library, select the relevant option. Apps that you download from the App Store will appear in the first available slot on a Home Screen.

Additional Tips for Home Screen Customization:

Drag and drop multiple apps to form a folder. This is particularly useful when running out of space on your home screens. Drag one icon over another to create a folder, making it easier to access related apps together.

Slide an app off the right edge to move it to another page. If you run out of space on your current home screen, you can slide an app off the right edge to move it to a new page on your home screen.

Make room on a Home Screen to accommodate new apps. If you want to add a new app but there’s no space, you can move existing apps to other pages to create space.

By following these steps, you can ensure your iPhone home screen is organized and optimized for your daily use, making your experience on the device more enjoyable and efficient.