Will changing the grid size delete my app icons or widgets?

No. Icons and widgets stay intact and simply rearrange to match the new grid. If they no longer fit on one page, extra icons move to an additional home screen.

Why do I only see 4x4 and not 5x5 as an option?

Available grid sizes depend on the device model and screen size. Smaller or older devices may only offer a limited set of layouts such as 4x4 or 3x3.

Does changing the app grid also affect the app drawer layout?

On most devices the app grid setting only changes the home screen layout. The app drawer usually keeps its own separate grid, which may need to be adjusted independently if that option exists on your device.

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Android: Change the Home Screen Grid Size

When your home screen feels cluttered or icons look too small, the app grid is usually set to a dense layout like 5x5. Android lets you switch between several grid options such as 4x4, 4x5, 3x3 or 2x2, but the setting hides inside the wallpaper and style menu instead of the display settings where most people look first. The available options also differ by device model, which adds to the confusion.

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Change Grid Size on Home Screen auf Android

The home screen grid determines how many app icons fit in each row and column. A dense grid like 5x5 packs more icons on screen but shrinks each one, while a looser grid such as 3x3 or 2x2 makes icons and labels larger and easier to tap.

This setting lives under the wallpaper and personalization options, not inside the general display settings, which is why many users struggle to find it. Changing the grid does not delete or move your apps. Icons simply rearrange to fit the new layout, and some may shift onto an additional home screen page if there is not enough room.

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Tap on Settings ➔ Tap on Wallpaper & style ➔ Tap on Home screen ➔ Tap on App grid ➔ Set the App grid

Available grid sizes depend on the device model. Common options include 5x5, 4x5, 4x4, 3x3 and 2x2. If you only need more space temporarily, consider using folders or an extra home screen page instead of changing the whole grid.

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On most Android devices the app grid setting sits under Settings ➔ Wallpaper & style ➔ Home screen instead of the general display menu, since it is treated as a personalization option rather than a screen setting.

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