Need to declutter your Home Screen? Learn how to hide and unhide apps on your iPhone in 3 minutes ℹ️
Did you know that the average iPhone user has about 93 apps installed on their phone?
If you have 93 or more apps installed on your phone, you've probably grappled with screen clutter.
Don't despair! There is an easy way to declutter your home screen.
Does this app bring me joy?
It's time to evaluate what apps you need on the home screen.
Ask yourself these questions:
Do I use this app often?
Is this app something I'd rather keep private?
Does this app bring me joy?
Once you have your answers, you'll know which apps you need to hide from your home screen.
Hide it
It's time to hide some apps! Check out the video and screenshots below for a tutorial: 🔽
On the Home Screen, tap and hold the app icon for the app you want to hide.
Tap Remove App on the menu that pops open.
Tap Remove from Home Screen.
Good job! Now, your app is stored in the App Library but it's not visible on your Home Screen.
Unhide it
If you change your mind, you can add the app back to your Home Screen. Check out the video and screenshots below for a tutorial: 🔽
Swipe from right to left until you get to the App Library.
Find the app you want to unhide, and press and hold the app icon.
Tap Add to Home Screen on the menu that pops open.
Great job!
You've added the app back to your Home Screen.
Quiz
Beth wants to curb her doom scrolling habit. What apps should she hide? Select all options that apply:
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