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Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Home Screen Settings

2026-10-02 00:53:24.19

Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Home Screen Settings

Here's how to change the Home screen settings for your Galaxy S8 / S8+.
  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Tap
    Home screen
    .
    If Settings isn't available, touch and hold a blank area of the Home screen then tap
    Home screen settings
    .
  3. Do any of the following:
    • Select Home Screen Layout
      1. Tap
        Home screen layout
        .
      2. Select an option (Home and Apps screen, Home screen only).
      3. Tap
        Apply
        .
    • Adjust Number of Apps Shown on Home Screen
      1. Tap
        Home screen grid
        .
      2. Select an option (e.g., 4x5, 4x6, 5x5, 5x6) at the bottom.
      3. Tap
        Apply
        .
    • Adjust Number of Apps Shown on Apps Screen
      1. Tap
        Apps screen grid
        .
      2. Select an option (e.g., 4x5, 4x6, 5x5, 5x6) at the bottom.
      3. Tap
        Apply
        .
    • Add / Remove Apps Button on Home Screen
      1. Tap
        Apps button
        .
      2. Tap
        Apps button switch
        to turn on or off.
    • Hide Apps
      1. Tap
        Hide apps ns
      2. Select the preferred app(s).
      3. Tap
        Apple
        .