# Home Screen Customization **<— Return to:** @[https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/customization-PsQPcZtbMZ](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/customization-PsQPcZtbMZ) --- **<— Previous lesson:** @[https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/keyboard-1ZgAkmXaH8](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/keyboard-1ZgAkmXaH8) **—> Next lesson:** @[https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/notifications-wallpaper-K6UYuqrgTb](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/notifications-wallpaper-K6UYuqrgTb) The home screen can be fully customized to suit your preferences and needs. In this section, you’ll learn how to manage app shortcuts, create folders, add widgets, and personalize the Quick Settings panel. [https://iframe.mediadelivery.net/embed/158816/deae2d5a-bd09-4a9f-8147-c696f6c94286?autoplay=false&loop=false&muted=false&preload=true&responsive=true](https://iframe.mediadelivery.net/embed/158816/deae2d5a-bd09-4a9f-8147-c696f6c94286?autoplay=false&loop=false&muted=false&preload=true&responsive=true) ### ![Re-locating an app shortcut widget](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy9mYjU3ZmY3MC1hMDY1LTQ2YjktYjY4MS04MzI3NTJkMjdkOTAvbW92ZSBhcHAgc2hvcnRjdXQucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM1MjgxMDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzYxNDUwMH0.L_5a7Z3TqAeR4pWCu4eHBMyrqKIyJWovQ0IRrYCQdoQ "right-50 =385x278")**Move an App Shortcut Widget** 1. Tap and hold the app shortcut widget. 2. Slide it in the desired direction to enter ***placement mode***. 3. Drag the shortcut to your preferred spot on the home screen, then release your finger to place it. :::tip You can use the same technique to place an app shortcut into an existing folder, or drag it over another app to create a new folder. ::: *** ### ![Creating a new app shortcut widget](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy8yYTc3NmU0My00OTliLTRjNDEtOTcwYy1kMGEzYTE0MDAyY2EvY3JlYXRlIGFuIGFwcCBzaG9ydGN1dC5wbmciLCJ0eXBlIjoiYXR0YWNobWVudCIsImlhdCI6MTc5MzUyODEwMCwiZXhwIjoxNzkzNjE0NTAwfQ.eON6gq8Oz2BjJM8f-20AYNwX_xEBINWoplHv8cF1iVA "right-50 =385x278")**Create an App Shortcut** 1. Open the **App Drawer** and locate the app you want to add to the home screen. 2. Tap and hold the app icon. 3. Without lifting your finger, drag the icon to your desired location on the home screen and release your finger to place the shortcut. :::tip You can drag the app to ***Uninstall ***(top right) to delete it entirely. ::: *** ![Adding a widget to the homescreen](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy83ZGU4Y2I2Yi1kN2Y1LTQwZjktODQ5Mi1kZWQ5NDY1OGIxZjYvY3JlYXRlIGEgd2lkZ2V0LnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkzNTI4MTAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTM2MTQ1MDB9.tyJ8qVSsEvC8nLnfB7CZ6Y_Oeu2b3jgldGsF3gSZE58 "right-50 =385x278")**Add a Widget to the Home Screen** 1. Tap and hold on an empty space on the home screen. 2. Tap ***Widgets*** from the menu that appears. 3. Browse the available widgets and select the one you’d like to add. 4. Tap and hold the widget, then drag it to your desired location on the home screen and release to place it. :::tip To cancel widget placement, drag the widget to ***Cancel***. ::: *** ### ![Customizing the Quick Settings Section](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy8xYTBiNTYxNy1iMzgxLTRhMGQtOGEzMi0wMWMxYjI3ZTkyYjIvY3VzdG9taXplIHF1aWNrIHNldHRpbmdzLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkzNTI4MTAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTM2MTQ1MDB9.xS4XEpuQJtxN60_lnD491SVrETQD63KZcFXiLR0XWwk "right-50 =385x278")**Customize the Quick Settings Panel** 1. Open the **Quick Settings** panel by swiping down from the top of the screen and tap the **pencil icon**. 2. From here, you can view all available Quick Settings tiles. 3. Tap, hold, and drag tiles to rearrange according to your preferences. :::info Explore both active and inactive Quick Settings controls to optimize your layout. ::: --- [**Above Phone Guide:** **Home Page Customization**](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/home-page-customization-6hiSsQL4ZQ) --- **Documents** - [Getting Started](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/getting-started-2PIp21MpGq) - [Application Guides](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/application-guides-jAjlxuCIBy) - [Above Essentials](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/above-essentials-KkbCdqt7F7) - [Profiles](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/profiles-UiYjt5uT5E) - [Migrating from other devices](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/migrating-from-other-devices-h0cJeSFPOe) - [Backup & Restore](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/backup-restore-8eA0cmjC3G) - [FAQs](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/faqs-HUNU8JOych) - [Privacy Strategies](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/privacy-strategies-uHCZH7KxdC) - [Older Above Phones](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/older-above-phones-fG3zUVbYnS)