Key Takeaways
- Access Home settings, add widgets, and personalize folders directly from the home screen.
- Use gestures and long-press actions to move apps, create folders, or adjust layouts.
- Discover how to access, add, and organize widgets and hidden apps through the App Drawer.
Personalizing your Nothing Phone’s home screen and widgets can make your device more efficient and aesthetically pleasing. With just a few gestures and taps, you can organize apps, manage folders, and add widgets to suit your daily needs.
Customize the home screen:
- Long press an empty space on the home screen to open the Home settings, Widgets, and Customisation options.
- Long press an app icon to access app shortcuts or drag the icon to a new position.
- To create a folder, long press and drag one app icon onto another.
- Long press the folder to customize its layout or rename it.
Use the App Drawer:
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the App Drawer.
- Long press and drag any app icon to move it to the Home screen.
- Swipe right inside the App Drawer to reveal hidden apps.
Add and manage widgets:
- Long press an empty area on the home screen or access the Widgets menu from app shortcuts.
- Long press and drag a widget to place it on the home screen.
- Long press the widget again to resize or edit it based on its capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I change the layout or grid size of my home screen?
Go to Home settings by long pressing on the home screen, then look for Layout or Grid settings depending on your Nothing OS version.
2. Why are some widgets not resizing properly?
Not all widgets support resizing. Try using a different widget or updating the app it comes from.
3. Can I hide apps from the App Drawer without uninstalling them?
Yes. Swipe right in the App Drawer to view hidden apps. You can hide or unhide apps from this section.
