How to Create a Folder on iPhone 8 Home Screen
To create a folder on your iPhone 8 home screen, touch and hold any app icon until the icons start to jiggle, then drag one app on top of another. Release your finger when the second app highlights, and iOS instantly creates a folder containing both apps. You can then rename the folder, add more apps, and arrange them to your liking.
Why Use Folders on iPhone 8
Folders help you organize apps by category, purpose, or frequency of use. Instead of swiping through multiple home screen pages to find a single app, you can group related apps—like all social media, banking, or travel apps—into one tidy folder. This reduces clutter, speeds up navigation, and lets you keep your most-used apps on the first page while tucking away rarely used ones. On the iPhone 8’s 4.7-inch screen, folders are especially handy because you see fewer icons per page compared to larger Plus or Pro models.
Step-by-Step: Creating a Folder
- Unlock your iPhone 8 and go to the home screen.
- Touch and hold any app icon until all icons begin to jiggle (about one second). If you have Haptic Touch, a quick press works; on iOS 11-15, a long press does it.
- While the icons are jiggling, drag one app icon onto another app icon. Lift your finger when the second icon shows a highlight or a border.
- iOS creates a folder with both apps inside, and a suggested name appears (based on the App Store category, like “Social� or “Productivity�).
- To rename the folder, tap the name field, type a custom name, then tap anywhere outside the folder to save.
- Press the Home button (or swipe up from the bottom if you’re on iOS 12+ with gestures) to exit jiggle mode.
You can add more apps to the folder by dragging them onto the folder icon while in jiggle mode. To remove an app, open the folder, drag the app out onto the home screen, and release.
Naming and Organizing Your Folder
iOS automatically names folders based on the App Store category of the apps you combine. For example, putting Facebook and Instagram together creates a folder called “Social.� You can change it to anything you like—up to 30 characters. Use a name that makes sense to you, like “Games,� “Work,� or “Travel.� To keep things consistent, consider a naming scheme: all caps, emojis, or a simple prefix. You can also arrange apps within a folder by dragging them to a new spot while in jiggle mode. Folders on the iPhone 8 can hold up to 180 apps (9 pages of 20), but you’ll rarely need that many.
Moving and Deleting Folders
To move a folder to a different home screen page, touch and hold the folder until it jiggles, then drag it to the edge of the screen to switch pages, or drop it on another page’s thumbnail in the page dots view. To delete a folder, simply remove all apps from it—drag each app out to the home screen. When the last app leaves, the folder disappears automatically. You can also delete a folder by dragging it into the Dock? No, that just moves it; the only way to delete is to empty it.
Common Problems and Fixes
Apps won’t jiggle: If a long press doesn’t trigger jiggle mode, make sure you’re not pressing too hard (iPhone 8 doesn’t have 3D Touch by default? Actually it does—it has 3D Touch, but a light long press works). Try pressing and holding without pushing hard. If you have Reduce Motion or Touch Accommodations enabled, you might need to adjust settings in Accessibility.
Folder name won’t change: Tap the name field while the folder is open and the keyboard is up. If it doesn’t respond, close the folder and reopen it, then tap the name again.
Accidentally created a folder: Just drag one app out of the folder to break it up.
Folder is full: iOS will not let you add more than 180 apps. You’ll see a message that the folder is full.
Tips for Managing Home Screen Pages
Folders are part of a larger home screen organization strategy. You can also use the App Library (iOS 14 and later) to hide apps entirely, but the iPhone 8 supports up to iOS 15, so you have that feature if you’ve updated. To create a new page, drag an app to the right edge of the screen until a new page appears. To delete a page, move all apps off it—iOS automatically removes empty pages. Use folders to consolidate apps and reduce the number of pages, making your home screen more efficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a folder on iPhone 8 without jiggle mode? You can’t; jiggle mode is the only way. If a long press doesn’t work, check if you have “Haptic Touch� enabled? iPhone 8 uses 3D Touch, but a standard long press should work. If not, restart your phone.
Can I put a folder inside a folder? No, iOS doesn’t allow nested folders. You can only have folders on the home screen, not inside other folders.
How many apps can I put in a folder on iPhone 8? Up to 180 apps (9 pages of 20). That’s the maximum for all iPhones.
Why does my folder keep changing name? iOS may auto-rename a folder when you add an app that has a different category. To keep your custom name, rename it after adding all apps.
Can I put folders in the Dock? Yes, you can drag a folder to the Dock (the bottom row). It will stay there, and you can tap to open it.
How do I delete a folder on iPhone 8? Open the folder, drag every app out to the home screen. When the last app is removed, the folder disappears.
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