Your OnePlus 15 should remember your Home screen layout exactly how you set it. When icons keep rearranging themselves or widgets disappear after a restart, it quickly becomes frustrating. This issue is usually caused by launcher settings, system optimizations, or background restrictions, and most of them are easy to fix once you know where to look.
Why Your OnePlus 15 Home Screen Layout Keeps Resetting
- The Home launcher is being cleared or restricted in the background.
- Battery optimization is forcing the launcher to reset.
- Home screen layout lock is turned off.
- A recent system update reset launcher preferences.
- A third party launcher is conflicting with system settings.
1. Lock the Home Screen Layout
If the layout is not locked, OxygenOS may automatically rearrange icons when apps update or the screen refreshes. Locking the layout prevents any changes unless you manually unlock it.
Open Settings, and then tap Home screen.
Tap Lock Home screen layout, and then enable the toggle.
Return to the Home screen and check if icons stay in place.
2. Disable Battery Optimization for the Launcher
Battery optimization can close or reset the Home launcher in the background. When this happens, the layout may reload incorrectly after sleep or restart.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap App battery management, and then find the OnePlus Launcher.
Set it to Unrestricted so it can run normally.
3. Clear Launcher Cache Only
Corrupted cache data can cause layout glitches without affecting your apps or data. Clearing the cache refreshes the launcher without resetting your Home screen.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then select OnePlus Launcher.
Tap Storage usage, and then tap Clear cache.
4. Turn Off Auto Home Screen Adjustments
Some display or Home screen features automatically adjust spacing or icon alignment. This can make it look like your layout is resetting even when it is not.
Open Settings, and then tap Home screen.
Tap Icon layout or Grid layout, and then disable any auto adjust options.
Go back to the Home screen and arrange icons again.
5. Check for Conflicting Launchers
If you installed another launcher, the system may switch between them after updates or restarts. This often causes layouts to reset unexpectedly.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Default apps, and then choose Home app.
Select OnePlus Launcher and confirm your choice.
6. Restart After Making Changes
Once settings are corrected, a restart helps apply them properly. This ensures the launcher reloads with the new configuration.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings.
Tap the Power icon, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the phone to boot and verify the Home screen layout.
Home screen layout issues on the OnePlus 15 are rarely serious. Once the launcher is protected from background limits and locked in place, your icons and widgets should stay exactly where you put them.
FAQs
Why does my Home screen reset after every restart?
This usually happens when battery optimization or background restrictions affect the launcher. Allowing unrestricted battery usage fixes it in most cases.
Does clearing launcher cache delete my apps or widgets?
No. Clearing cache only removes temporary files. Your apps, data, and layout remain intact.
Should I avoid third party launchers on the OnePlus 15?
Third party launchers can work well, but they may conflict with system updates. If layout resets continue, switching back to the default launcher is recommended.
