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So if you ever press the Home key and your main screen looks a little odd or different then chances are you are accidently viewing one of your phones other home screens. Please note that not all smartphones are going to be setup the same. As such this guide tries to encompass the majority of Android smartphones released in the US, as well as many if not most of the Android devices available throughout the rest of the world. Move your apps, shortcuts, widgets, and groups off the Home screen.
Some of these directions might vary a little depending on your version of Android or model of your gadget, but they should work mostly the same. I've been working in technology for over 20 years in a wide range of tech jobs from Tech Support to Software Testing. I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful reference for all.
Creating shortcuts for Apps and Widgets
Early home screens were often less customizable than current iterations. For example, early versions of iOS did not allow users to rearrange applications on the home screen or change the background image. All your apps and shortcuts stay where they are. The only thing that changes is which screen shows when you tap the Home icon. Depending on your version of Android, you may still get a blank, grayed out, or new left home screen that needs to be set up.
If the app is installed on your iPhone, it should appear in the search results. If nothing’s changed here, adjusting the number of rows and columns may work instead. This option isn’t available on every device or Android OS. For some versions of Android, find the option listed in the Display or Home Screen settings. For newer versions, tap and hold or pinch an empty area of the screen until options appear below your screen. Locate the app or widget that you would like to remove from your cell phones home page. Press and hold the item that you would like to delete and then drag that selection to the “Remove” icon.
Customize your Home screen
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Now, some users report that apps are not showing on the home screen of their Android smartphones. If you are among them, make sure to check the steps we listed below. A home screen, homescreen, or start screen, is the main screen on a device or computer program.
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One of the easiest ways to add another home screen is to access one of your existing home pages and then press and hold your finger down on an empty part of the window. Your phone should present you with a few different options to choose from. Play Store – Which you can use to search for additional apps to download and utilize on your cell phone. Like with most things on Android, you’re not stuck simply using the launcher that came installed on your phone. There are several third-party options available in the Play Store, most of which offer far more advanced features than you’ll find in your stock launcher. Along with the home screen, pay attention to the dock.
If you’re into the idea of getting more from your home screens, I encourage you to explore some of the other choices in the Play Store and find something that works for you. I have a capitol S symbol with 2 ears and 2 dots in the top half of the symbol only when my phone 1st boots up it appears on the locks creek then disappears and gone. It can show up on the notifications but seems to show up in front of anywhere that uses contact icons. Such as before a name on an SMS message or possibly a phone call.
Once you have the app where you want, release it. On your home screen, you really only want to see the apps you use regularly. To add an app to the home screen, tap the button to bring up your full app list. It will typically look like a grid of squares.
Set your lock screen to a generic picture so the picture of your children only appears when the phone is unlocked. Android's default wallpaper is usually nice, but not very personal. To choose your own wallpaper, tap and hold on any blank spot on the home screen to enter the home screen management area.
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