Shortcuts and folders

    Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.

    Shortcuts and folders overview

    Image of shortcuts and folders
    1Access an application using a shortcut
    2Access a folder containing applications

    To add an application shortcut to your Home screen

    1. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
    2. In the customization menu, tap Shortcuts.
    3. Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.

    To move an item on the Home screen

    • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.

    To remove an item from the Home screen

    • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to Remove from home screen.

    To create a folder on the Home screen

    • Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.

    To add items to a folder on the Home screen

    • Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the folder.

    To rename a folder on the Home screen

    1. Tap the folder to open it.
    2. Tap the folder’s title bar to show the Folder name field.
    3. Enter the new folder name and tap DONE.

    Hint

    You can also use a shortcut for easy action. Touch and hold the folder name and tap Rename.

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