how to change iphone 13 home screen layout: A step-by-step guide to customizing your iPhone 13 home screen

Changing the home screen layout on your iPhone 13 is a great way to personalize your device and enhance usability. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Rearrange App Icons: Tap and hold any app icon until it jiggles. Then, drag the app to your desired location or page. To create folders, drag one app onto another.
2. Use App Library: Swipe left to access the App Library, which automatically organizes your apps. You can remove apps from the home screen (without deleting them) by holding the icon, tapping ‘Remove App’ and then selecting ‘Remove from Home Screen’.
3. Add or Remove Pages: While icons are jiggling, tap the ‘page dots’ at the bottom. Uncheck the pages you want to hide or rearrange the order by dragging the thumbnails.
4. Add Widgets: Press and hold the home screen, tap the ‘+’ button in the upper corner, pick your widget, and place it anywhere you like.
5. Customize Widget Stacks: Stack widgets of the same size by dragging one on top of another; swipe through them vertically.

As a designer, I always suggest visualizing your iPhone’s layout similar to planning a small functional space. Just as you’d organize a physical room for both aesthetics and utility, consider the visual flow, grouping by use frequency, and balance between widgets and apps for a seamless daily experience. If you enjoy this kind of customization, you may find inspiration in professional room planner tools, which help users visualize and optimize digital and physical layouts alike.

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For a unique home screen, try changing your wallpaper and experimenting with widget colors and sizes. Don’t hesitate to hide less-used apps to keep the interface clutter-free.

FAQ

Q: Can I auto-organize apps into categories?

A: Yes, the App Library on iOS automatically organizes apps by categories.

Q: Is it possible to have an all-widget home screen?

A: You can fill your home screen with widgets, though at least one app or folder must remain on each page.

Q: Can I rename app folders?

A: Yes. When creating or editing a folder, tap the name and enter your preferred label.

Q: How many widgets can I stack together?

A: Up to 10 widgets of the same size can be placed in a single stack.

Q: Will these settings transfer if I get a new iPhone?

A: If you restore from an iCloud backup, your home screen layout—including widgets, folders, and app arrangements—will transfer to your new device.