Add widgets, shortcuts, or folders

Put the information and apps you need most right on your home screen:

Widgets stream information, giving some of an app’s functionality without opening the app. For example, the Calendar widget shows your daily agenda and gives you one-touch access to your full calendar.
Shortcuts let you open an app or a frequently visited web page with one touch.
Folders organize your shortcuts.

Add widgets

Touch & hold the home screen.
Touch WIDGETS.
Widgets are listed under their related apps.
Touch & hold a widget to add it.

Resize widgets

You can make some widgets larger to view more content. Touch & hold the widget until it's highlighted, release it to see an outline, then drag a corner or side to resize.

Add app shortcuts

Touch .
Touch & hold the app you want.
When the new shortcut appears:
- Drag it to an empty spot on your home screen.
- Or, drag it to the edge of the screen and drop it onto a new home screen panel.

Add web page shortcuts

Touch > Chrome.
Navigate to the web page.
Touch > Add to Home screen.
Edit the name if desired.
Touch ADD.
Do one of the following:
- Touch & hold the icon to drag it where you want on the home screen.
- Touch Add automatically.

Add folders

Touch & hold an app shortcut on your home screen.
Drag it onto another to group them together, then release when a circle forms around them:

Then you can:

Add more apps. Drag app icons onto the circle from your home screen or app tray.
Use an app in the folder. Open the folder and touch the app's icon.
Name the folder. Open the folder, then touch its name and type a new name.
Remove an app from the folder. Open the folder and drag the app icon onto the home screen, or drag it up and drop it on Remove.
Delete the folder. Touch & hold the folder, then drag it to Remove.

Fix a problem

If you’re having problems, try these troubleshooting steps.