how to reset home screen layout s9: A step-by-step guide to resetting your Samsung Galaxy S9 home screen layout.

If your Samsung Galaxy S9 home screen feels cluttered or you simply want to revert to the original arrangement, resetting the home screen layout is a straightforward process. This function restores your app icons and widget placement to their factory settings, removing any custom folders or layouts you’ve created, but it won’t uninstall your apps. Here’s how to do it:

1. Unlock your Galaxy S9 and go to the home screen.
2. Pinch with two fingers on the home screen, or long-press on a blank space. This will enter the editing mode.
3. Tap the Settings icon (a gear symbol) usually found at the bottom right corner.
4. Scroll to find and select Reset Home screen layout.
5. Confirm your choice by tapping Reset in the pop-up dialog.

After these steps, your home screen will revert to its default arrangement. Note that if you’re using a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher), you’ll need to either reset the layout through that app’s settings or switch back to the default Samsung launcher first.

Approaching this from a designer’s perspective: reorganizing your home screen mirrors key principles in home designer projects—sometimes, starting with a clean slate is the best way to achieve clarity and harmony in your environment.

Tips 1:

If you want to maintain efficiency and create a layout that matches your personal workflow, consider grouping your most-used apps by function (productivity, communication, entertainment, etc.) after the reset. This not only saves time but echoes how professional designers arrange spaces for both aesthetics and utility.

FAQ

Q: Will resetting the home screen delete my apps on the Galaxy S9?

A: No, it only rearranges the icons and removes custom folders/widgets. All installed apps remain on the device and in the app drawer.

Q: Can I undo a home screen reset on my S9?

A: Unfortunately, you cannot directly undo the reset. You will need to manually re-customize your home screen if needed.

Q: Does resetting the layout affect my wallpapers or lock screen?

A: No, your wallpapers and lock screen settings are not affected by resetting the home screen layout.

Q: Is this process the same on Samsung S9+?

A: Yes, the steps are identical for both Galaxy S9 and S9+.

Q: What if "Reset Home screen layout" is greyed out or missing?

A: This may happen if you're on a third-party launcher. Switch back to Samsung’s default launcher via Settings > Apps > Default Apps > Home app, then try again.