Android: How to Add Home Screen

Want extra home screens on your Android so that you can add more widgets and icons to your home screen? Learn how with these steps.

Android 5.1.1 through 8.0 (Oreo)

1. Do one of the following:
   • Tap and hold an app icon on an existing home screen.
   • Tap and hold a widget on an existing home screen.
   • Select the apps slider, then tap and hold an app icon.
2. Continue to hold the item and drag it to the right edge of the screen.
3. A small tab should appear where you can drag the item to a newly created home screen.

Android 5.1

1. Tap and hold blank area on the home screen.
2. Swipe over to the right as far as you can swipe.
3. Tap the screen with a plus (+), and a new home screen is added.

FAQ

How many home screens can you create?

Basic Android allows up to 8 screens. Some manufacturers may use a different launcher that allows more.