If your vivo S50 keeps resetting the Home screen layout, your apps may move back to their original positions without warning. This can be frustrating, especially after carefully organizing folders and widgets. In most cases, the problem is caused by launcher settings, system optimization features, or background cleanup tools that refresh the Home screen automatically.
Why Your vivo S50 Help Screen Layout Keeps Resetting
- The default launcher is being reset or cleared in the background.
- System optimization or battery management is removing launcher data.
- App updates are triggering a Home screen refresh.
- Easy Mode or Simple Mode is being enabled accidentally.
- Software glitches after a system update.
1. Lock the Home Screen Layout
Locking the layout prevents apps and widgets from being rearranged automatically. This is one of the most effective ways to stop random resets.
Open Settings, and then tap Home screen.
Tap Lock Home screen layout, and then turn the switch on.
Rearrange your apps once more and check if the layout stays in place.
2. Set the Default Launcher Properly
If the launcher is not set as default, the system may reload it repeatedly. This can cause the Home screen to reset without any warning.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Default apps, and then select Home app.
Make sure the vivo Launcher is selected as the default option.
3. Disable Easy Mode or Simple Mode
Easy Mode uses a simplified layout that can override your custom Home screen. If it turns on, your layout will reset instantly.
Open Settings, and then tap System navigation and settings.
Tap Easy Mode, and then make sure it is turned off.
Return to the Home screen and reorganize your apps again.
4. Exclude the Launcher From Battery Optimization
Aggressive battery management can clear launcher data in the background. This makes the system reload the Home screen from scratch.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Background power consumption management, and then find vivo Launcher.
Set it to Allow background activity to prevent resets.
5. Update the System and Apps
Software bugs can cause Home screen instability, especially after partial updates. Installing updates often fixes these issues quietly.
Open Settings, and then tap System update.
Check for updates and install them if available.
After updating, restart the phone and monitor the Home screen behavior.
6. Restart the Phone After Customizing the Layout
Restarting helps save the current Home screen state properly. It ensures your changes are written into system memory.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings.
Tap the Power icon, and then tap Restart.
Once the phone boots up, check if the layout remains unchanged.
A Home screen that keeps resetting can usually be fixed by locking the layout and preventing the system from clearing launcher data. After these changes, your vivo S50 should keep your apps and widgets exactly where you placed them.
FAQs
Why does my vivo S50 reset the Home screen after every restart?
This usually happens when the launcher is being optimized or cleared by the system. Locking the layout and excluding the launcher from battery optimization fixes it.
Do third party launchers cause Home screen resets?
Yes, some third party launchers may reset if they are not set as the default Home app. Always confirm the launcher is selected under Default apps.
Will a factory reset fix Home screen layout issues?
A factory reset can fix it, but it should be the last option. Most layout problems are resolved by adjusting launcher and battery settings first.
