How to Organize Your Android App Drawer

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Create application folders

   Open the app drawer by swiping up from the bottom of your home screen. Press and hold an app icon, drag it directly on top of another app icon, and release to create a folder. Repeat this process to add more applications to the newly created folder.

   Note: Name your folder by tapping the text field above the apps once the folder is open.
2. 30 sec

   Remove apps from folders

   Open the folder containing the app you wish to move. Press and hold the app icon, then drag it out of the folder boundaries toward the top or bottom of the screen. Release the icon to return it to the main app drawer grid.

3. 1 min

   Hide unnecessary applications

   Long-press the home screen and select Home settings or App drawer settings. Tap Hide apps, select the applications you want to remove from view, and tap Done. These apps remain installed but are no longer visible in your drawer.

   Note: Some manufacturer launchers require a third-party launcher for this feature.
4. 30 sec

   Adjust grid layout density

   Navigate to Settings > Home screen or Wallpaper & style. Select App grid and choose your preferred column and row configuration. A higher number increases icon density, reducing the need for vertical scrolling.

5. 1 min

   Uninstall unused applications

   Identify apps you no longer use within the drawer. Press and hold the icon until the context menu appears, then select Uninstall or the 'X' icon. Confirm the removal to permanently delete the application and its data from your device.

   Note: System apps cannot be uninstalled but can often be disabled via App info.