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How to Customize Samsung Galaxy Home Screen

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I will explain how to customize your Galaxy home screen in an easy-to-understand way. Since we use our smartphones every day, it's natural to want to personalize them to our liking.

I'll cover basic operations such as changing the home screen theme, rearranging icons, and adding widgets, as well as advanced techniques and Galaxy-specific features.

【Basic】The Way to Customize Home Screen

1. Change the themes

Galaxy offers a variety of home screen themes that are easy to change. You can set them up using the following steps:

  1. Hold down on the home screen.
  2. Tap "Themes".
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  4. Find a theme you like then tap on your preferred one.
  5. Tap "Download".
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  7. Tap "Apply" to finish.
  8. Done!
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Galaxy has a “theme store” with various themes, from free to paid options. Even for paid themes, there's a 10-minute free trial version, so feel free to try them out.

Changing the theme will apply to the shape and color of icons, as well as the background image. Choose from stylish themes, simple themes, or seasonal themes to suit your taste.

If you want to revert to the original, you can apply the "Standard" theme from the Themes screen > Menu > My Stuff > Default

2. Rearrange Icons

  1. Hold down on an app icon.
  2. Drag to move while holding.
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Rearranging icons is very easy. Placing apps in convenient positions will make your daily operations more comfortable.

3. Add Home Screen Pages

If you've downloaded many apps and your screen feels cluttered, try these steps:

  1. Hold down on the home screen.
  2. Swipe from right to left.
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  4. Tap the "+" mark to add a page.
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Adding pages allows you to efficiently organize many apps and widgets. For example, it's very convenient to separate pages for work, private life, and hobbies.

4. Display Apps on the Home Screen

All apps installed on Galaxy are placed in the app drawer. You can add them to the home screen simply by holding down an app icon and dragging it to the home screen.

What is an app drawer?

The app drawer is where you can see all the apps on your phone. While you place the apps you use on the home screen, the app drawer contains all apps. You can open it by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.

  1. Swipe up on the home screen.
  2. Hold down on the app you want to add.
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  4. While holding it, move it to the location that you want on the home screen.
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This way, you can place frequently used apps where you can open them quickly. It saves you the trouble of searching in the app drawer, making your smartphone operation more efficient.

5. Change Your Wallpaper for the Home Screen!

You can choose and set images from Galaxy's recommendations or your gallery.

  1. Hold down on the home screen.
  2. Tap "Wallpaper and style".
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  4. Tap "Change wallpapers".
  5. Choose a wallpaper that you want to set.
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  7. Tap it.
  8. Select which screen to apply it to (Lock screen or Home screen) and tap "Next".
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  10. Tap "Done".
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Changing your wallpaper dramatically alters the atmosphere of your smartphone. Create your own original home screen using your favorite photos or downloaded images.

Is it Possible to Set Different Wallpapers for Each Page?

Unfortunately, you can't set different wallpapers for each page. However, you can set separate wallpapers for your home screen and lock screen.

By following the above steps to set different images for your home screen and lock screen, you can have distinct wallpapers.

Troubleshooting

If you're having trouble changing your Galaxy home screen, try:

  1. Checking settings.
  2. Clearing cache.
  3. Restarting, and updating software.

Here's a quick guide on how to check settings:

Checking the Settings App

  1. Launch the "Settings" app and select "Home screen" settings.
  2. Check the on/off status of "Lock home screen layout".
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If the home screen layout is locked, you can't change the placement of icons and widgets. If this option is enabled, disable it before attempting changes.

How Can I Customize My Phone More Stylish?

Let's customize your Galaxy smartphone even more freely with "WidgetClub", an essential app for increasing style!

WidgetClub is an app that provides various widget designs, design icons, and wallpapers. Combine diverse widgets like clocks, weather, and calendars to create your unique home screen.

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How to Add and Customize Widgets

Here's a detailed guide on how to add and customize widgets.

As an example, I’m adding a clock widget.

  1. Launch the WidgetClub app.
  2. Select the “Widgets” tab.
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  4. Choose a clock you like from the clock widgets.
  5. When the preview appears, tap "Set".
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  7. Select the Widget flame.
  8. When the dialog "Add to home screen?" appears, tap "Add".
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You can register many widgets with various designs and sizes, so if you want to make it more stylish, give it a try!

【Advanced】 Galaxy Customization

Changing the app icon size

By changing the grid number, you can alter the size of displayed apps and modify your home screen display.

  1. Launch the "Settings" app.
  2. Tap "Home screen".
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  4. Tap "Home screen grid".
  5. Select the number of grids.
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  7. You can choose from 4x5 to 5x6.
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Find the perfect layout for you and make it easier to use.

Organizing Icons with Folders

You can manage apps by putting your favorites into folders and organizing them by type.

It's simple, so try these steps:

  1. Hold down to move and overlap apps.
  2. A folder is created.
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  4. Name the folder (optional) and complete the setup.
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Grouping by genre like SNS or games makes it easy to use and gives a cleaner look.

Creating Widget Stuck

Galaxy also has a unique feature called "Widget Stack" that other manufacturers don't have. It allows you to group multiple widgets into one widget space.

  1. Hold down on a widget placed on your home screen.
  2. Tap "Create stack".
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  4. Choose the widgets that you want. You can register up to 7 widgets, even of different sizes.
  5. Tap “Add”.
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  7. Tap “Save”.
  8. Done.
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This feature is recommended for those who want to quickly check information with widgets but don't want to clutter their screen.

Arrange with Galaxy One UI 6

Galaxy offers various features to users with its unique UI. Here, I'll introduce the features of Galaxy One UI 6.1. Enjoy smartphone life even more by utilizing these features!

A simplified app displayed names

In One UI 6.1, app-displayed names have become simpler and more visible. This makes the home screen cleaner and highlights icon designs.

It is now condensed into one line, making them simpler. Also, "Galaxy" and "Samsung" have been omitted from some app names, making them even easier to read.

Drag and Drop Using Both Hands

One UI 6.1 has added a two-handed drag-and-drop feature, making it even easier to move apps and widgets.

  1. Hold down on the icon you want to move.
  2. Use your other hand to drag to the new position.
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  4. Drop to complete.
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New Wallpaper Editing Features

Wallpaper editing features have also been enhanced. You can create your ideal wallpaper using color adjustments and filters on photos you want to set as wallpaper.

  1. Choose a photo from the gallery.
  2. "Frame" allows you to cut out shapes like heart marks.
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  4. "Effects" allowyou to change the style with blur, pastel, oil painting, etc.
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Also, the ability to generate original wallpaper using AI was added for some devices. Utilize these new features to make your Galaxy home screen even more convenient and enjoyable!

Summary

This article has detailed how to customize your Galaxy home screen. The basic operations section covers essential techniques like changing home screen themes, rearranging icons, and adding pages.

Additionally, I've introduced how to use "WidgetClub" to create stylish home screens, and advanced techniques like changing grid numbers and using Galaxy's unique UI, One UI, for wallpaper changes.

Try using these customization techniques to make your Galaxy home screen more personal and user-friendly!

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