How do I change my default Home Screen on iPhone?

Answered by Jason Smith

To change the default Home Screen layout on your iPhone, you can follow these steps:

1. Start by unlocking your iPhone and navigating to the Settings app. The Settings app is represented by a gray gear icon and is typically located on your Home Screen.

2. Once you’re in the Settings app, scroll down and tap on the “General” option. The General settings menu includes various options for managing your device.

3. In the General menu, scroll down until you find the “Reset” option. Tap on it to proceed.

4. Within the Reset menu, you will see several options. Look for the “Reset Home Screen Layout” option and tap on it.

5. A confirmation prompt will appear, asking if you want to reset the home screen layout to factory settings. This means that all the apps on your home screen will be rearranged to their default positions. If you’re sure you want to proceed, tap on “Reset Home Screen” to confirm.

6. After confirming, your iPhone will reset the home screen layout, and all the apps will be rearranged according to the default settings. You will find the default apps like Phone, Messages, Safari, and others on the first page of your Home Screen.

It’s important to note that this process only resets the arrangement of the apps on your Home Screen and does not delete any apps or their data. If you have created folders or customized your app layout, those changes will be lost, and you’ll need to reorganize your apps manually.

Additionally, if you’re unable to find a specific app on your Home Screen after the reset, you can swipe left to access the App Library, which organizes your apps into categorized folders. From there, you can search for the app you’re looking for or browse through the available folders.

Changing the default Home Screen layout can be helpful if you want to start fresh or if your current app arrangement is cluttered or disorganized. It allows you to restore the original layout provided by Apple and gives you a clean slate to personalize your Home Screen according to your preferences.

I hope this detailed explanation helps you in changing your default Home Screen layout on your iPhone. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!