Home screen organization

how do I turn off “snap into place” for apps on home screen on iPhone?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 5, 2022 1:41 PM

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IdrisSeabright

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Posted on Oct 5, 2022 3:22 PM

If I understand your question, you can't. Apps are added in a grid to the next available space on the page. You can't leave a space empty and you can't change the spacing between apps.

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IdrisSeabright

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Oct 5, 2022 3:22 PM in response to FishPea

If I understand your question, you can't. Apps are added in a grid to the next available space on the page. You can't leave a space empty and you can't change the spacing between apps.

Raicya

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Oct 5, 2022 2:55 PM in response to FishPea

Tap & hold on the app, then drag to the Home screen & drop it.

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