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How to Remove the Search Bar from Your iPhone's Home Screen

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On the iPhone home screen, there is a "Search" button at the bottom of the screen. Tapping this button displays a search bar known as "Spotlight Search," which allows you to quickly search apps and the web. However, it's easy to tap by accident, which can be annoying.

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Fortunately, you can easily hide this search button!

How to Remove the Search Bar

With iOS 16 and later, the method to hide the search bar has changed slightly. You can hide it by following these steps:

1. Open the 'Settings' app.

2. Tap 'Home Screen & App Library'.

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3. Turn off 'Show on Home Screen'.

4. Done!

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This will hide the search bar.

If you want to display it again, simply turn 'Show on Home Screen' back ON.

If the search button has been bothering you, try this method to set it up!

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Also, be sure to check out the following article for more customization methods!

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WidgetClub Editorial Team

The official media team managing the smartphone customization app "WidgetClub." We share information centered on convenient ways to use iPhones and Androids, noteworthy apps, and tips for utilizing new features, all aimed at making your daily smartphone experience more enjoyable and personal. Leveraging our years of accumulated knowledge in gadgets and mobile technology, we strive to create articles that are easy to understand, even for beginners.

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Representative Director & CEO Saeko Usami

After graduating from the Faculty of Economics at Keio University, I worked as an editor in the news media division of an internet portal company and, from the early days of mobile apps, engaged in product development and marketing for iPhone and Android applications. I founded Liume Inc. in June 2021 and released an app in September 2021 that lets users stylishly customize their smartphone home and lock screens with widgets, wallpapers, and icons. Our iPhone and Android apps have surpassed 9 million total downloads. I have been an iPhone user for over 15 years.

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