How To Customize Your Iphone Home Screen Layout Easily.

# How To Customize Your iPhone Home Screen Layout Easily

## Introduction

Welcome to your ultimate guide on customizing your iPhone home screen layout! If you’re looking to make your device feel more personal and organized, you’re in the right place. Customizing your home screen can help you access your favorite apps more easily, reflect your personality, and even enhance your productivity. Whether you want to create a minimalist look, a vibrant aesthetic, or simply rearrange your apps, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. Let’s dive in!

## What You Need

Before we start customizing your iPhone home screen, make sure you have the following:

1. **An iPhone running iOS 14 or later**: Customization features were significantly enhanced in iOS 14, allowing for widget support and app library features.
2. **Apps you want to customize**: Make sure you have the apps you want to rearrange or create shortcuts for.
3. **Widgets (optional)**: If you wish to add widgets, consider downloading apps that offer widget customization.
4. **A creative mindset**: Think about how you want your home screen to look and function!

## Step-by-step

### Step 1: Rearranging Apps

1. **Unlock your iPhone**: Start by unlocking your device.
2. **Enter ‘Jiggle Mode’**: Long press on any app icon until all the icons start to jiggle. You can also tap “Edit Home Screen” if it appears in the context menu.
3. **Move apps around**: Drag the app icons to your desired location. You can move them to different pages by dragging them to the edge of the screen.
4. **Create folders**: To create a folder, drag one app icon over another. This will create a folder where you can name it and add more apps.
5. **Press ‘Done’**: Once you’re satisfied with your layout, press the ‘Done’ button at the top right corner.

### Step 2: Adding Widgets

1. **Long press on your home screen**: Enter ‘Jiggle Mode’ again by long pressing on an empty space on your home screen.
2. **Tap the ‘+’ icon**: This is located in the upper-left corner of your screen.
3. **Select a widget**: Scroll through the widget options. You can choose from Apple’s built-in widgets or any third-party widgets you’ve downloaded.
4. **Choose the size**: Each widget has multiple size options (small, medium, large). Select the size that best fits your layout.
5. **Add the widget**: Tap ‘Add Widget’ and then drag it to your desired location on the home screen.
6. **Edit widget settings (optional)**: Some widgets allow for customization. Tap on the widget once it’s on the home screen to access settings.

### Step 3: Changing App Icons

1. **Open the Shortcuts app**: This app comes pre-installed on your iPhone.
2. **Tap the ‘+’ icon**: This starts a new shortcut.
3. **Select ‘Add Action’**: Choose ‘Scripting’ and then ‘Open App.’
4. **Choose the app**: Tap ‘Choose’ and select the app you want to customize.
5. **Tap the three dots**: This is in the upper right corner. Here, you can name your shortcut.
6. **Tap ‘Add to Home Screen’**: You’ll see an option to select an icon. Tap the icon next to the name.
7. **Choose your new icon**: You can take a photo, select from your photo library, or choose a file.
8. **Add the shortcut**: Once you’re happy with your new icon and name, press ‘Add’ to place it on your home screen.

### Step 4: Hiding Apps

1. **Long press on an app**: Enter ‘Jiggle Mode’ and press the app you want to hide.
2. **Remove from Home Screen**: Tap ‘Remove App’ and then select ‘Remove from Home Screen.’ The app will still be available in the App Library.
3. **Access the App Library**: Swipe left until you reach the App Library to find your hidden apps.

### Step 5: Organizing with the App Library

1. **Access the App Library**: Swipe left past your last home screen page to find the App Library.
2. **Organize apps**: The App Library automatically organizes your apps into categories. You can easily search for any app using the search bar at the top.

## Tips

- **Use Theme Colors**: Choose app icons and widgets that match a specific color scheme for a cohesive look.
- **Incorporate Personal Photos**: Use your own photos for widgets and app icons to add a personal touch.
- **Experiment**: Don’t hesitate to try different layouts and combinations. You can always change things back if you don’t like them!
- **Utilize Focus Modes**: If you use Focus modes, customize your home screen for different activities like work or relaxation.
- **Regular Updates**: Regularly update your app icons and widgets according to seasons or events to keep your home screen fresh.

## FAQs

**Q: Can I revert back to the original layout?**  
A: Yes! If you want to restore your home screen layout, you can go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout. This will reset everything to the factory default.

**Q: Can I use third-party apps for widgets?**  
A: Absolutely! Many third-party apps like Widgetsmith or Color Widgets allow you to create custom widgets with various designs.

**Q: Will changing app icons affect the app’s functionality?**  
A: No, the app will still work as intended. You are only creating a shortcut with a different icon.

**Q: How many widgets can I add?**  
A: There’s no specific limit, but make sure you have enough space on your home screen to accommodate them without cluttering.

**Q: Can I remove the default app icons?**  
A: You can hide them using the ‘Remove from Home Screen’ option, but you cannot delete the default apps unless they are part of the apps that can be removed (like Calculator, Notes, etc.).

## Conclusion

Customizing your iPhone home screen can be a fun and rewarding experience. By rearranging apps, adding widgets, and changing app icons, you can create a personalized space that reflects your style and enhances your productivity. Remember, there are no strict rules, so feel free to explore and try new layouts as often as you like! Enjoy your newly customized home screen!