How To Assign A Home Screen On Android Tutorial

Assigning a home screen on Android is a straightforward process that allows you to customize your device to better suit your needs. Whether you want to change the default home screen or add new ones, these steps will guide you through the process.

How to Add a New Home Screen on Android

To add a new home screen on your Android device, follow these steps:

1. Ensure You Are on Your Current Home Screen: Start by making sure you are on one of your existing home screens.
2. Access Home Screen Settings:
   • Tap and hold on an empty area of your home screen where there are no app icons. This action will cause the home screen to zoom out, revealing all your home screens.
3. Navigate to the End of Your Home Screens:
   • Swipe all the way to the right until you reach the end of your existing home screens.
4. Add a New Home Screen:
   • At the end, you will see a plus icon. Tap this icon to add a new home screen.

How to Assign a Specific Home Screen as Your Default

If you want to assign a different home screen as your default, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Access Home Screen Settings:
   • Tap and hold on an empty area of your home screen until it zooms out, showing all your home screens.
2. Identify the Current Home Screen:
   • Look for the home icon at the top of the screen. The current home screen will be labeled with a white or filled-in home icon.
3. Select the New Home Screen:
   • Swipe to the screen you want to assign as your new home screen.
   • Tap the home icon on the screen you want to select. This will automatically deselect any other screen.
4. Exit the Settings:
   • Tap any empty area of the screen to exit the settings and return to your normal home screen.

Removing a Home Screen

If you no longer need a home screen, you can remove it easily:

1. Access Home Screen Settings:
   • Tap and hold on an empty area of your home screen until it zooms out, showing all your home screens.
2. Navigate to the Home Screen You Want to Remove:
   • Swipe to the home screen you want to delete.
3. Delete the Home Screen:
   • Tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete the home screen.

Customizing Your Home Screen Settings

Beyond just adding or assigning home screens, you can also customize various settings to enhance your user experience:

Changing the App Grid Size

1. Access Home Screen Settings:
   • Long-press on a blank area of your home screen and select "Settings" followed by "Home Screen".
2. Adjust the Grid Size:
   • Select "Desktop grid" to adjust how many rows and columns you want on your home screen. You can also adjust the icon size to fit the grid you've selected.

Adding or Removing Widgets

1. Access Home Screen Settings:
   • Long-press on a blank area of your home screen and select "Settings" followed by "Home Screen".
2. Add Widgets:
   • Select "Widgets" and tap the widget you want to add. Drag it to a blank space on your home screen.
3. Remove Widgets:
   • Long-press on the widget you want to remove and drag it to the "Remove" or "Trash" icon.

Managing Left Home Screens

If you have a left home screen enabled, such as the Google feed, and you want to disable it:

1. Go to Settings:
   • Select "Display" and then "Home Screen".
2. Disable the Left Home Screen:
   • Select "Left Home Screen" or the name of the particular home screen (e.g., "Google feed") and tap "None" to disable it.

Troubleshooting Home Screen Changes After Updates

Sometimes, after an Android update, your home screen layout may change. Here’s how to adjust it back to your preference:

1. Go to Settings:
   • Select "Display" and then "Home Screen".
2. Select Home Screen Layout:
   • Tap "Select Home" and choose a home screen layout. Options may include "Home," "Home with separate apps list," and "EasyHome".
3. Adjust Grid Settings:
   • If necessary, adjust the number of rows and columns by tapping and holding on an empty area of the screen until options appear below your screen. Then, tap "Grid" and select the right format.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and customize your home screens on Android, ensuring your device is tailored to your specific needs and preferences.