If your RealMe 16 keeps resetting the Home screen layout, your apps may suddenly rearrange themselves or return to the default grid. That can be frustrating, especially if you carefully organized folders and widgets. In most cases, this happens because of launcher settings, system updates, or automatic layout features.
The good news is that you can stop it from happening again with a few simple adjustments.
Why Your RealMe 16 Home Screen Layout Keeps Resetting
- The system launcher was updated or refreshed automatically.
- The Home screen layout lock feature is disabled.
- You switched between launchers and then switched back.
- The phone restarted after a crash or low storage issue.
- System optimization features reset layout settings.
1. Lock the Home Screen Layout
If the layout is not locked, accidental changes or background resets can rearrange your icons. Locking it prevents apps from moving unless you manually unlock it.
Open Settings, and then tap Home screen and Lock screen.
Tap Home screen settings, and then enable Lock Home screen layout.
Once enabled, try restarting your phone and check if the layout stays the same.
2. Set the Default Launcher Again
If you recently installed another launcher, the system may switch between them. This can reset your Home screen arrangement.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Default apps, and then select Home app.
Choose the RealMe System Launcher, and then exit Settings.
3. Disable Automatic App Addition
Some devices automatically add newly installed apps to the Home screen. This may look like a layout reset even though it is just adding icons.
Open Settings, and then tap Home screen and Lock screen.
Tap Home screen mode, and then disable Add apps to Home screen.
Install a test app afterward and confirm it no longer appears automatically.
4. Clear the System Launcher Cache
A corrupted launcher cache can cause layout glitches after restarts. Clearing it refreshes the launcher without deleting your apps.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Find System Launcher, and then tap Storage usage.
Tap Clear cache, and then restart your phone.
5. Check for Software Updates
Sometimes layout resets happen after incomplete system updates. Installing the latest patch can fix stability issues.
Open Settings, and then tap Software update.
Tap Check for updates, and then install any available update.
After updating, rearrange your Home screen once and monitor it for a day.
6. Make Sure Storage Is Not Almost Full
Low storage can cause the system to behave unpredictably. It may reload the launcher improperly during boot.
Open Settings, and then tap About phone.
Tap Storage, and then check your available space.
If storage is nearly full, delete unused files and restart your device.
Keeping your RealMe 16 Home screen layout stable usually comes down to locking the layout and making sure the correct launcher is active. Once configured properly, your icons and folders should stay exactly where you placed them.
FAQs
Why does my RealMe 16 reset icons after every restart?
This usually happens if the default launcher changes or if the launcher cache is corrupted. Resetting the default Home app and clearing cache often fixes it.
Will clearing launcher cache delete my apps?
No. Clearing the cache only removes temporary files. Your apps and personal data remain untouched.
Does a factory reset fix Home screen resetting issues?
Yes, but it should be your last option. Most layout issues are solved by locking the layout or resetting launcher settings, so a factory reset is rarely necessary.
