Locking the screen keeps you from accidentally moving the icons around, but if you want to change your layout, you'll need to unlock it There's nothing more frustrating than when you're swiping across ...

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Your Android home screen isn't just the face of your phone—it's a reflection of your personality and daily workflow. Unlike iPhones, Android devices offer near-limitless customization options, ...

Locking your home screen prevents accidentally moving icons around. You can lock and unlock your Home screen layout in Settings. Making it harder to move the apps and widgets on your home screen could ...