Organizing apps into categories on your iPhone can help you keep your home screen tidy and make it easier to find the apps you need. You can do this by creating folders and placing apps into these folders based on their category. Here’s how you can organize your apps:

Creating Folders

1. Enter Jiggle Mode:

   • Tap and hold any app icon on your home screen until the icons start to jiggle. On iPhones with Haptic Touch, you can also tap and hold an app icon and select Edit Home Screen from the context menu that appears.

2. Drag One App Over Another:

   • While the apps are jiggling, drag one app icon and place it over another app icon that you want to group in the same category. A folder will automatically be created.

3. Name the Folder:

   • Once the folder is created, it will open, and you’ll see the default name. Tap on the name field to rename the folder to something descriptive, like “Games,” “Productivity,” or “Social.”

4. Add More Apps to the Folder:

   • While still in jiggle mode, you can drag additional apps into the folder by simply dragging them over the folder icon.

5. Exit Jiggle Mode:

   • Tap the Done button in the top right corner (iPhone X and later) or press the Home button (iPhone 8 and earlier) to exit jiggle mode.

Rearranging Apps Within a Folder

1. Open the Folder:

   • Tap on the folder to open it.

2. Rearrange Apps:

   • Tap and hold any app icon within the folder until the icons start to jiggle. You can then drag the apps to rearrange their order within the folder.

3. Exit Jiggle Mode:

   • Tap the Done button in the top right corner (iPhone X and later) or press the Home button (iPhone 8 and earlier) to exit jiggle mode.

Organizing Multiple Pages of Apps

1. Swipe Between Pages:

   • If you have a lot of apps, you can swipe left or right to move between different home screen pages.

2. Move Apps Between Pages:

   • While in jiggle mode, drag an app to the edge of the screen to move it to a different page. Hold it briefly at the edge until the page shifts, then place the app where you want it.

Using the App Library

On iPhones running iOS 14 and later, you can use the App Library to automatically organize your apps.

1. Access the App Library:

   • Swipe to the right-most page of your home screen to access the App Library.

2. Browse Categories:

   • The App Library automatically organizes your apps into categories such as Suggestions, Recently Added, and various categories like Social, Productivity, Entertainment, etc.

3. Search for Apps:

   • You can use the search bar at the top of the App Library to quickly find any app.

Using Smart Stacks and Widgets

1. Enter Jiggle Mode:

   • Tap and hold any empty area of the home screen until the apps start to jiggle.

2. Add a Widget:

   • Tap the + button in the top left corner to open the widget gallery.

3. Create a Smart Stack:

   • Scroll through the widgets and select Smart Stack. Drag it to your home screen. Smart Stacks can rotate through different widgets based on your usage patterns.

4. Customize Widgets:

   • Tap on the Smart Stack or any widget to customize it. You can also stack multiple widgets of the same size by dragging them on top of each other.

Additional Tips

• Use Descriptive Folder Names:

  • Use clear and descriptive names for your folders to make it easier to find apps quickly.

• Group Similar Apps:

  • Group apps with similar functions together, such as all social media apps in one folder and all productivity apps in another.

• Reevaluate Periodically:

  • Periodically review and reorganize your apps to ensure your home screen setup remains efficient and useful.

By following these steps, you can organize your apps into categories and keep your home screen neat and efficient, making it easier to find and use your apps.

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