Do you want to quickly access your favorite apps without searching for them? One way to do it is to show them on your home screen. Fortunately, it’s easy to do on an iPhone. Here’s how.
What is the home screen?
The home screen is the first screen you see when you unlock your iPhone. It displays all the apps you have installed, including the ones you’ve downloaded from the App Store or other sources.
What does it mean to show an app on the home screen?
When you show an app on the home screen, it means you add it to one of the home screen pages so you can access it quickly. You can create folders to group apps together or move them around to organize them better.
How many apps can you show on the home screen?
You can show as many apps as you want on the home screen. The number of apps you can fit on a page depends on the iPhone model and screen size. However, you can have multiple pages of apps.
What if you want to remove an app from the home screen?
If you want to remove an app from the home screen, you can delete it. Deleting an app from the home screen doesn’t delete it from your iPhone. It only removes the app’s icon from the home screen and the folder it’s in if you have organized your apps that way.
What if you can’t find an app on the home screen?
If you can’t find an app on the home screen, it’s likely that you’ve accidentally deleted it or moved it to another screen or folder. You can use the search function to look for the app by swiping down on the home screen or by using Siri.
What if you want to rearrange the apps on the home screen?
To rearrange the apps on the home screen, you can tap and hold on an app until it starts to wiggle. Then, you can move the app to a different location on the same page or to a different page. You can also create folders by dragging an app on top of another app.
FAQ
How do I show an app on the home screen?
To show an app on the home screen, find the app in the App Library or Search, tap and hold on the app icon, and then tap “Add to Home Screen.”
How do I delete an app from the home screen?
To delete an app from the home screen, tap and hold on the app icon until it starts to wiggle, tap the “x” button on the app icon, and then tap “Delete.”
Can I show folders on the home screen?
Yes, you can show folders on the home screen. To do it, create a folder and move the apps you want to include in the folder into it. Then, drag the folder to the home screen.
How do I move an app to a different page on the home screen?
To move an app to a different page on the home screen, tap and hold on the app icon until it starts to wiggle, drag the app to the edge of the screen, and then drop it on the page you want to move it to.
Can I show widgets on the home screen?
Yes, you can show widgets on the home screen. To do it, swipe to the right on the home screen, tap “Edit” at the bottom of the screen, and then tap the “+” button to add a widget.
What if I accidentally deleted an app from the home screen?
If you accidentally deleted an app from the home screen, you can find it in the App Library or Search, tap and hold on the app icon, and then tap “Add to Home Screen.”
How do I create a new page on the home screen?
To create a new page on the home screen, drag an app to the right edge of the screen until a new page appears, and then drop the app on the new page.
Can I hide an app on the home screen?
No, you can’t hide an app on the home screen. If you want to hide an app, you can move it to a folder or to a different page on the home screen.
Pros
Showing apps on the home screen can save you time and make it easier to access your favorite apps.
Tips
- Organize your apps into folders to group them by category or usage.
- Use the search function to quickly find an app if you can’t remember where you put it.
- Show widgets on the home screen to get quick access to information, such as weather, news, or calendar events.
Summary
Showing apps on the home screen is a quick and easy way to access your favorite apps. You can add or remove apps as needed, create folders to organize them, and rearrange them to suit your needs.