OnePlus smartphones offer a customizable user experience with plenty of features to help you keep your device organized. If your OnePlus home screen feels cluttered or you want to simplify its layout, removing unnecessary app icons can be a good place to start. Fortunately, the OnePlus OxygenOS, based on Android, makes it easy to rearrange, remove, and even hide icons from your home screen. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to declutter your home screen by removing app icons and tips to keep your phone’s interface clean and organized.
1. Remove App Icons from Your Home Screen
If you want to remove app icons from the OnePlus home screen without uninstalling the apps, follow these simple steps:
– Step 1: Locate the app icon on your home screen that you want to remove.
– Step 2: Press and hold the app icon for a few seconds until you see a menu with various options appear.
– Step 3: In the menu, look for an option that says “Remove” or “Remove from Home Screen.” Select this option.
Once you tap “Remove,” the app icon will disappear from your home screen, but the app will still be available in your app drawer. This is a great way to keep apps accessible without crowding your main home screen.
2. Uninstall an App Entirely (Optional)
If you realize you no longer need an app altogether, you can uninstall it instead of just removing the icon. Here’s how:
– Step 1: Press and hold the app icon you want to uninstall.
– Step 2: When the options menu appears, look for “Uninstall” or “Delete.”
– Step 3: Tap “Uninstall” and confirm your decision if prompted.
This will remove both the app icon from your home screen and the app itself from your device, freeing up space.
3. Remove Multiple Icons at Once
If you have several icons to remove, there’s a quicker way to do it without going through each one individually:
– Step 1: Long-press on an empty area of the home screen to activate edit mode.
– Step 2: Select the app icons you want to remove. You may see a small “minus” symbol or “X” next to each icon.
– Step 3: Tap on the “minus” or “X” symbols to remove the selected icons from your home screen.
This method can save you time when you’re reorganizing multiple apps at once.
4. Hide Apps Using the Hidden Space Feature
If you want to keep certain apps installed but hidden from your home screen and app drawer, OnePlus has a feature called “Hidden Space.” This can be useful for apps you want to keep private or use less frequently.
– Step 1: Open the app drawer by swiping up on your home screen.
– Step 2: Swipe right to access “Hidden Space.”
– Step 3: Tap the “+” icon and select the apps you want to hide.
– Step 4: Once added, these apps will no longer appear on your home screen or in the main app drawer but will still be accessible from the Hidden Space.
5. Organize with Folders
If there are several apps you need regularly but want to minimize home screen clutter, consider creating folders. To create a folder, drag one app icon on top of another, and a folder will automatically be created. You can then name it and add more apps to it as needed.
By managing and removing app icons on your OnePlus home screen, you can achieve a cleaner, more organized look that improves both functionality and aesthetics. Whether you want to remove, uninstall, or hide icons, OnePlus offers several intuitive ways to streamline your home screen. These tips can help you keep your device’s interface as clean and efficient as possible, enhancing your experience every time you unlock your phone.
