The home screen on iPhones allows you to organize your apps across multiple pages. You can swipe left and right to access additional pages beyond the default home screen page. By default, an iPhone has 4-6 pages depending on the model, but you can add up to 15 custom pages on an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16 or iPadOS 16.
Adding extra pages gives you more room to organize your apps and widgets. You can group apps by category or purpose on different pages for quick access. The pages also let you separate work and personal apps or just help reduce clutter on the main home screen. This guide will walk through how to add, customize, and manage home screen pages on an iPhone.
Check How Many Pages You Currently Have
To see how many pages you currently have on your iPhone’s home screen, follow these steps:
1. Go to your iPhone’s home screen.
2. Pinch the screen with two fingers to zoom out and see all your home screen pages at once. You’ll see dots at the bottom indicating each page.
3. Count the dots to determine how many total pages you have (each dot represents a page).
Alternatively, you can swipe left and right on the home screen to scroll through your pages and count them one by one.
Knowing your current number of pages can help give you an idea of how much room you have to add new pages before reaching the maximum (as explained in the next section).
For more details, see Apple’s support guide on finding and managing iPhone home screen pages: https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/find-your-apps-in-app-library-iph87abad19a/ios
The Limit on iPhone Pages
The maximum number of home screen pages you can have on an iPhone is 15 pages, according to discussions on the Apple support forums. This limit has remained consistent across iOS versions. Older Reddit threads also confirm the 15 page maximum that iOS allows for organizing apps.
This 15 page limit is in place to keep the iPhone interface organized and avoid having too many screens that make it tedious to find apps. While some users wish they could have more pages, the limit helps maintain usability. Using folders and the App Library can add more organizational flexibility within those 15 main home screen pages.
Add a New Blank Page
Adding a new blank page to your iPhone home screen is easy to do in just a few steps:
1. Enter jiggle mode on your iPhone’s home screen by pressing and holding any app icon until all icons start wiggling. This allows you to manipulate your home screen.
2. Once in jiggle mode, tap on the small + icon in the top bar above your app icons to add a new blank page.
3. A new, blank home screen page will be added, ready for you to customize and add apps and widgets as desired.
4. You can tap Done in the top right corner when finished to exit jiggle mode.
5. Your new blank page will now appear when swiping left/right on the home screen. You can add apps, widgets, custom wallpaper and more to personalize it.
Adding a blank new page provides more real estate and lets you organize your iPhone home screen any way you like across multiple pages. It’s easy to do in iOS by following the steps above to enter jiggle mode and tap the + icon.
Populate the New Page
Now that you have added a blank new page, you can populate it with apps and widgets to customize it. Here’s how to add apps and widgets to your new iPhone page:
To add apps:
- Go to the App Library on your iPhone by swiping left on the last page of your Home Screen.
- Find the app you want to add and touch and hold the app icon until it starts wiggling.
- Drag the app icon to your new page and release.
To add widgets:
- Touch and hold an empty spot on your new page until the apps start to wiggle.
- Tap the “+” button at the top left to go to the widget gallery.
- Scroll and browse the available widgets.
- Tap the widget you want to add. It will be placed on your new page.
- You can drag the widget to reposition it.
Continue adding apps and widgets until your new page is fully customized. You can add up to 20 apps or widgets per page. Mix and match apps and widgets to create the perfect home screen pages for your needs and preferences.
Customize the Look of the New Page
One of the best parts of adding a new page to your iPhone is being able to customize its look and feel. You can change the wallpaper, icon layout, and more to make the page truly your own.
To change the wallpaper on your new page:
- Go to Settings > Wallpaper
- Tap “Choose New Wallpaper”
- Browse Apple’s selection of stock wallpapers or select a photo from your Camera Roll
- Tap “Set” to apply the new wallpaper just to your new page
You can also customize the style of the page by changing the icon layout. Instead of the default grid, try using stacks or lists to organize your apps in a visually pleasing way. Play around by holding and dragging icons across the screen until you find an arrangement you like.
The key is to make your new page truly distinct from the other pages on your iPhone. With a unique wallpaper and app layout, you can create a whole new vibe and make your iPhone feel fresh again.
Rearrange and Delete Pages
If you have more Home Screen pages than you need or want to reorganize them, you can easily rearrange and delete pages on your iPhone. Here are the steps:
- Press and hold on any app icon until they all start jiggling.
- Tap on the dots at the bottom of the screen to see thumbnails of all your Home Screen pages.
- To rearrange pages, drag the page thumbnails into the order you want.
- To delete a page, tap the minus sign in the upper left corner of the page thumbnail you want to remove. This will delete the page and consolidate all the apps onto earlier pages.
- When you’re done rearranging and deleting, press Done or the Home button.
That’s it! Rearranging and deleting Home Screen pages is an easy way to organize your iPhone and remove clutter. Just remember that you need at least one Home Screen page, so you can’t delete all of them. You can always add new pages later if needed. Source
Best Practices for Organizing Multiple Pages
When using multiple pages on your iPhone, it’s important to keep your apps organized so you can find what you need quickly. Here are some tips for organizing apps across multiple Home Screen pages:
Group apps by category or usage – Keep similar apps together on one page, like social media on one page, productivity apps on another, etc. This makes it easy to find related apps.
Use folders to consolidate apps – Folders allow you to group up to 16 apps together in one icon, helping declutter pages. Name folders by category.
Put most used apps on the first page – Reserve the main Home Screen page for apps you use constantly throughout the day.
Take advantage of the App Library – This feature acts like an app drawer, allowing you to quickly find apps that may be buried on other pages.
Only use the pages you need – Don’t feel obligated to fill up all available pages. Using just a few consolidated pages can be less overwhelming.
Rearrange apps regularly – As your usage changes, move apps around so the most useful ones are convenient.
Remove unused apps – Delete old apps you no longer need to simplify your pages and keep only essential, current apps.
Follow a left-to-right pattern – Start important apps on the left pages, with less critical ones on the right.
Use widgets efficiently – Widgets provide useful at-a-glance info. Use them sparingly and in specific spots for maximum benefit.
Troubleshooting Issues with Pages
If you are having issues adding, removing, or managing pages on your iPhone home screen, here are some potential solutions:
Make sure your iPhone is updated to the latest iOS version. Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check for and install any available updates. Issues with pages are sometimes fixed in iOS updates.
Try restarting your iPhone by holding down the side button and volume up or down button until you see the Apple logo. Restarting can help clear out any glitches related to pages.
Check that your apps are wiggling before trying to access the page management dots at the bottom. To make apps wiggle, touch and hold on an app icon until they start jiggling, then tap the dots.
If a blank page won’t delete, try filling it with apps or folders first before deleting it. Sometimes a glitch prevents removing empty pages.
As a last resort, you can back up your iPhone and do a factory reset under Settings > General > Reset. This will remove all glitches, but erase your data and settings as well.
If none of these troubleshooting tips fix your issue with managing pages, you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance.
Conclusion: Summary of How to Add Another Page on the iPhone
In summary, there are a few simple steps to add another blank page to your iPhone home screen:
- Check how many pages you currently have – by swiping left on the dock to see your existing pages.
- Be aware that there’s a limit of 6 pages on newer iPhones, including the blank page(s).
- To add a new blank page, go to the last page and swipe from right to left on the dock.
- You can then populate the new page by adding apps, widgets, etc.
- Customize the look of the new page with different wallpaper or arrangement of icons.
- You can rearrange or delete pages anytime by entering jiggle mode.
Following best practices like keeping everyday apps on earlier pages and creating themed pages can help keep your iPhone organized. If you run into any trouble adding or managing pages, try resetting the iPhone home screen layout to fix things. Overall, it’s quick and easy to add another useful page on your iPhone’s home screen.