Android: delete home screen - how it works

In this practical tip, we explain how to delete an Android start screen. The procedure differs depending on the smartphone and manufacturer.

Clear the home screen on the Android smartphone

• Either tap the home button twice in quick succession or put two fingers on the start screen and bring them together.
• Use the key combination or gesture to call up an overview with the existing start screens.
• You can delete empty start screens with a small "x" in the top left corner of the respective screen in the overview.

In the next practical tip, read how to create a folder on your Android smartphone.