How to Reset Home Screen Layout on iPhone 6s: Easily Restore Your iPhone 6s Home Screen Layout

Resetting the home screen layout on your iPhone 6s is a handy way to return your app icons to their original, default arrangement, just as they appear when you first set up your iPhone. This process is straightforward and doesn't delete your apps or data, but it will remove any custom folders and place Apple’s built-in apps on the first page.

Here's how you can reset the home screen layout on an iPhone 6s:

1. Unlock your iPhone 6s and open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap on General.
3. Scroll to the bottom and select Reset.
4. Tap on Reset Home Screen Layout. You might be prompted to confirm your choice—tap Reset Home Screen to complete the process.

Your home screen will now revert to its default layout. All apps you've downloaded remain installed, but every custom folder will be removed, and the original Apple app icons will be repositioned at their default places.

As a designer, I often compare digital spaces with physical ones: just as you might periodically reorganize a living room for clarity and flow, reorganizing your phone's interface can help you discover new ways to streamline your digital environment. If you’ve ever wished you could experiment with your own rooms as easily as with the iPhone home screen, consider using a home designer tool to virtually lay out and reset your physical spaces, finding fresh, functional arrangements in just a few clicks.

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If you find your home screen constantly getting cluttered with icons or you want to refresh your digital workspace, make it a habit to regularly evaluate which apps you truly use. You could also leverage app folders for better categorization after you reset the layout.

FAQ

Q: Will I lose my installed apps if I reset my home screen layout?

A: No, resetting the home screen layout will not uninstall any of your apps—it only reorders them and removes custom folders.

Q: Will my app data or settings be affected?

A: Your app data and settings remain unchanged. Only the positions of app icons and folders are reset to default.

Q: Can I undo the reset after it’s completed?

A: There’s no direct undo feature, but you can manually rearrange apps and recreate folders as you prefer.

Q: Are there alternative ways to organize my home screen other than resetting?

A: Yes, you can manually drag icons and use app folders for personalized organization without resetting.

Q: What happens to widgets or custom wallpapers when I reset my home screen layout?

A: On iPhone 6s, widgets and wallpapers are not changed by resetting the home screen layout—only the app icons and folders are affected.