Galaxy S8 Change Home Screen Layout: A Step-by-Step Guide to Customizing Your Galaxy S8 Home Screen

Changing the home screen layout on your Samsung Galaxy S8 allows you to personalize your experience, organize your apps, and enhance the overall look of your device. Whether you're looking to customize the grid size, manage widgets, or tidy up your app icons, it’s a straightforward process. Here’s how you can quickly change your home screen layout to better fit your needs:

How to Change Home Screen Layout on Galaxy S8:

1. Go to the Home Screen. Unlock your Galaxy S8 and navigate to the home screen.
2. Long Press on the Home Screen. Touch and hold any empty area on the home screen until the customization options appear. You’ll see wallpaper, widgets, themes, and home screen settings at the bottom.
3. Select "Home Screen Settings." Tap on this option to open the customization menu.
4. Choose "Home Screen Layout." This will give you options like "Home and Apps screens" (separates home/app drawer) or "Home screen only" (no app drawer, all apps shown on home screens).
5. Edit "Home Screen Grid" or "Apps Screen Grid." Adjust the grid size to fit more or fewer icons per screen (such as 4x5, 4x6, or 5x5). Tap on your preferred layout.
6. Arrange Your Icons & Widgets. After applying the new layout, drag your app icons and widgets as needed. You can also remove or add widgets for customization.
7. Save and Enjoy Your New Layout. Once satisfied, press the home button or tap anywhere to exit customization. Your home screen will reflect the new layout settings.

As an interior designer, I always encourage thinking about visual balance and efficient use of space—just like in a well-designed room! When organizing your home screen, consider grouping apps by category, using folders for less-frequent apps, and choosing wallpaper that complements your chosen grid layout. If you're interested in exploring how digital layouts relate to spatial planning, check out the Home Designer tool for creative inspiration in interior and digital environments alike.

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Experiment with different grid sizes to find which one feels most comfortable for your thumb and eyes. Setting a larger grid allows for more icons per page but may make icons smaller; a smaller grid keeps things spacious and easy to tap.

FAQ

Q: Can I completely remove the app drawer on my Galaxy S8?

A: Yes, set the layout to "Home screen only" and all your apps will appear on the home screens, eliminating the app drawer.

Q: How do I change the number of home screens?

A: Long-press the home screen, then drag icons or widgets to the edges to add or remove screens as needed.

Q: Can I resize widgets on the Galaxy S8 home screen?

A: Yes, long press the widget, then release and drag the borders to adjust its size.

Q: Why don’t I see the Home Screen Settings option?

A: Make sure you long-press on a blank area of the home screen. If you’re in Easy Mode, switch back to Standard Mode in Settings > Display > Home Screen.

Q: How can I reset my home screen layout to default?

A: Go to Settings > Apps > tap the three-dot menu > Show system apps > TouchWiz Home > Storage > Clear Data. This resets your layout to factory default (be cautious—it removes custom arrangements).