How to Add a New Page on Galaxy S9 Home Screen

Updated 7 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

Adding a new page to your Galaxy S9 home screen gives you more space for apps, widgets, and folders. This guide walks you through the quickest methods, what to watch out for, and how to fix common issues. You don’t need any special tools—just your phone.

What You’ll Need

Samsung Galaxy S9 (any carrier or model variant)
Your phone unlocked and on the home screen
Optional: a widget or app icon ready to place on the new page

Step-by-Step

Unlock your phone and go to the current home screen. If you’re not sure which page you’re on, swipe left or right until you see the main home screen (usually the one with the default wallpaper).
Pinch the screen inward with two fingers (like you’re zooming out). This opens the home screen editing mode, showing all your pages as thumbnails at the top. Alternatively, you can press and hold on an empty area of the home screen until the menu appears, then tap Home screen settings.
In the editing view, you’ll see a row of page thumbnails. Swipe left on that row to go past the last existing page. You’ll see a plus icon (+)—tap it. This adds a new blank page to the right of your current pages.
If you don’t see a plus icon, it means your home screen is set to Home and Apps screens mode, which doesn’t allow blank pages. To change this, go to Settings > Display > Home screen and select Home screen only (or Home and Apps screens if you prefer that layout, but then you won’t need to add pages manually).
After tapping the plus, the new page appears. Tap Done or Apply (usually at the top) to save the change. Your new blank page is now active.
To move an app or widget to the new page: go to the page where the item currently is, press and hold the icon, then drag it to the edge of the screen (left or right) until the screen flips to the adjacent page. Drop it there. Repeat as needed.
To remove a page later, enter editing mode again (pinch), tap the minus icon (–) on the page you want to delete. The page will be removed, and its icons will be moved to the next available page (usually the one to the left).

Common Mistakes

Not seeing the plus icon: This happens when you’re in the wrong home screen mode. Make sure you’re using the Home screen only mode, not Home and Apps screens.
Dragging icons accidentally: When trying to move an icon, you might accidentally drop it on the same page. Be patient and hold the icon until the screen starts to scroll.
Deleting the wrong page: In editing mode, you might tap the minus on a page that still has apps. Double-check the thumbnail before deleting—the phone will warn you, but it’s easy to miss.
Assuming you can add a page by swiping: Swiping left on the last page won’t create a new one automatically; you must use the editing mode.

Tips

Use the new page for a specific purpose: one for widgets, one for games, or one for frequently used contacts. This keeps your home screen organized.
You can rearrange pages by dragging the thumbnails in editing mode. Move your most-used page to the far left for quicker access.
To quickly add a widget to the new page, go to that page, press and hold an empty area, then select Widgets. Choose the widget and place it.
If you have many apps, consider using folders on the new page to group similar apps—this saves space and reduces the need for extra pages.
You can set a different wallpaper for each home screen page. Go to the page you want, press and hold, then choose Wallpapers and select a new one—it will apply to that page only.

Troubleshooting

No plus icon appears: First, check your home screen mode under Settings > Display > Home screen. If it’s set to Home and Apps screens, switch to Home screen only. If it’s already on that, try restarting your phone—sometimes the launcher glitches.
New page doesn’t show up: After tapping the plus, make sure you tap Done or Apply. If you exit without saving, the page won’t be created. Also, check if you’re on the correct home screen—the new page appears to the right of your last page, so swipe left to find it.
Can’t move icons to the new page: If dragging to the edge doesn’t work, try this: press and hold the icon, then with another finger swipe to the new page (or use the home screen thumbnails). On some devices, you need to hold the icon and then tap the page thumbnail in the editing view to move it.
Accidentally deleted a page with apps: The apps are not gone—they’re moved to the nearest page. Check the page to the left or right; they should be there. You can then move them back if needed.
Home screen settings missing: On some Galaxy S9 units, the long-press menu might not show Home screen settings. Instead, use the pinch gesture or go to Settings > Display Home screen directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add more than one page at once?

No, you can only add one page at a time. Repeat the steps to add multiple pages.

Why does my phone have a ‘Home and Apps screens’ mode?

This is a Samsung feature that lets you have an app drawer (like most Android phones). In this mode, you don’t need to add pages manually because apps are stored in the Apps screen, not on the home screen. You can still have multiple home screens, but they’re populated with widgets and shortcuts you place yourself.

Will adding a page slow down my phone?

No, adding a blank page has no effect on performance. However, having dozens of pages with heavy widgets might use more RAM, but it’s negligible.

How do I delete a page on Galaxy S9?

Enter editing mode (pinch), then tap the minus icon on the page you want to remove. Confirm the deletion. The apps on that page will be moved to the previous page.

Can I set a different wallpaper for each page?

Yes, you can. Go to the page you want, press and hold an empty area, select Wallpapers, and choose a new wallpaper. It will apply only to that page.

What if I have a lot of apps and want them all on the home screen?

You can add multiple pages and place apps on each. Alternatively, use folders to group apps and reduce the number of pages needed.

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