Why is the home screen laid out the way it is?

Why is the home screen (ios 7 on iPhone 5 shown) laid out the way it is? Given Apple's attention to detail, there has to be a reason.

I'm sorry, but I don't understand your question. What part of how it is set up seems to be the problem, the arrangement of the icons, colors, etc.? You do know that you can arrange the screen in any way that you want, moving icons around, moving them to other pages, etc.

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I am setting up ipads for use in an elementary, and I would like the "home screen" to be the apps, rather than the default with the chat, mail, etc icons. how do I change that?

Can anyone answer this question?
I am setting up ipads for use in an elementary, and I would like the "home screen" to be the apps, rather than the default with the chat, mail, etc icons. how do I change that?

Depending on exactly what you want to do, there are a couple of ways of handling this. You may want to access teh user guide for some ideas: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/ipad_user_guide.pdf
In particular, check the sections on Customizing iPad and Settings > Restrictions.

Hi My grandparents just bought an iPod Touch for me from Dubai, UAE. I can't see any facetime on the home screen nor in the settings. I've read that it's not possible. But is it possible if I get my OS updated again from India?

Hi My grandparents just bought an iPod Touch for me from Dubai, UAE. I can't see any facetime on the home screen nor in the settings. I've read that it's not possible. But is it possible if I get my OS updated again from India?

There is no way you can activate Facetime on an iPod touch purchased in the UAE. The government there required Apple to lock off Facetime at the hardware level and there's no way to unlock it. Reinstalling iOS, regardless of country, will not help. If you want Facetime, you will need to sell your UAE-version iPod and buy one there in India.
Regards.

Suddenly the apps I downloaded won't work. The screen "blinks" for a second as if the app is loading, and then returns to the home screen. All the apps that came with the iPod seem to be working fine. How to get them all working again?

Suddenly the apps I downloaded won't work. The screen "blinks" for a second as if the app is loading, and then returns to the home screen. All the apps that came with the iPod seem to be working fine. How to get them all working again?

First try a hard reset. To do this, press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons together long enough for the Apple logo to appear.
If still no luck, try downloading another free app from the App Store.
More troubleshooting here.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1702
Lastly, try to restore the iPod from a previous backup or restoring it to factory settings.
B-rock

Is it true that after updating to iOS7 I can no longer click the home button once from the home screen to lock the phone? I was in the habit of clicking the home button once to return to the home screen and then click it again to lock the phone.

This was a very convenient way of locking the phone to prevent inadvertantly opening an app or making a call when putting the phone in my pocket. Now it seems like I have to use my other hand to press the sleep/wake button on the top right.

No such function has ever existed. Doing what you suggest used to take you to Spotlight search, which is not required now as that can be accessed on every home screen with a pull-down.

I have just downloaded ios7 and none of my app icons are showing on the home screen.   In the App Store they are showing as purchases.   How do I get them to show as icons on the home screen?

I have just downloaded ios7 to my iphone4.   Now none of my apps are showing as icons on my home screen.    What should I do?    This didn't happen when I updated my iPad.

You may have transferred all your songs, but your iPad is seeing the library as a different entity.
The following article(s) may help you.
Moving your iTunes library to a new computer

My ipod is acting on its own. It goes to voice command on its own and it will go to the home screen and possibly the search screen even when im in an app. also the multitasking will be brought up. and it turns itself on. what do i do to fix this.

i also tried the reset by holding the lock and the home button but it didnt seem to fix it. and this started after i let a friend borrow it for a night. and its not jail broke.

- Disconnect headphones if you are using them
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Is there any way to disable the lock screen with out the screen staying on?

I know there is away to disable the pass lock but is there a way to disable the screen from locking every time the screen goes off? cause it's so much easier to just press the answer button than to slide it to unlock. phone versions iPhone 4s and iPhone 5c.

You're confusing a direct answer with a rude one. Wjosten's reply wasn't rude. It was accurate and direct, without any sugercoating. You can't get the device to operate the way that you want (lock the screen, but not really 'lock' the screen). It's not a 'screensaver' like on your computer. It's a lock screen, designed to prevent accidental activation of the device screen, and possibly launching apps, making phone calls, etcetera.
If you want an option added that allows the device to do what you want, tell Apple.
www.apple.com/feedback
This is a technical assistance forum, not an 'emotional assistance' forum. Wjosten was not rude or insulting in any way. You were.
This is where we tell you how to solve your technical issues. There are no shoulders to cry upon here.
Direct, accurate information. That's what wjosten provided.

HT201412 Does not return to the Home screen after pressing the Home button

My home button it's not works after pressing If I press it hard many time it's work but sometime not working at all. Can any apple store fixed this problem in any apple store at any country cause I purchased from apple stroe in Brighton and I live in Kuwait .. So please help me with this problem
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Apps From folders re-appearing on the home screen

This is the second time. An app I downloaded a week ago and put into a folder re-appeared back on the home screen outside of the folder when I woke my iPad (2012) a few minutes ago. It's just weird. I think it might be happening when the iPad is syncing via wifi.

That is a very distinct possibility that what you suspect could be happening. How to pervent it, I don't have a clue. I have seen other users talk about folder corruption or folder destruction when they sync their iPads, so while I don't think it's a widespread issue by any means, it does occur, even thought there is no reason why it should.

Hello all.   Hope someone can help me. I recently downloaded some updates for my imac. Since doing this the computer starts up but I get no logon box. The home screen opens but I can't open any programs or files. I've tried rebooting, no joy. Help!!

Hello all..   I hope someone here can help. I recently downloaded some updates to my imac. Since then the computer starts but I get the home screen opening without the logon box.    I can't open any programs or files and if I click on the Safari tab it disappears from the dock. I've tried rebooting with no joy.
I contacted technical help at Apple and was told to hold down the ctrl and alt keys with two other keys, I think the S or P keys when powering up. This worked
and the computer seemed fine but now the problem has reappeared. Is there a way to removed downloaded updates from the computer or revert it to an earlier state?   Sorry for the long question. Hopefully one of you clever people can help.   Simon

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Hay thank you for your time . I do that every time I know I am online. It says that I am up to date . I have found that I have 10.4.11 version, and that my boot version is 10.6.2, and that my kernel version is 8.11.1.
I have a hard drive icon on my desktop that says 10.6.2....
I use to have iphoto, it doesnt open anymore, it says there is 1.2gigs on that disk.There are many things on here that are the same way. Where do I start?
It's always good to go with one thing at a time and stay focused on that. Let's start with the OS you're running. Click on the Apple menu > About This Mac. What does it say under Mac OS X version ?

After I open and read an email how do I get back to email. I am closing the open email then having to go back to the home screen and then reopen the mail app. There has to be a better way.

After I open and read an email using my mail app, how do I get back to the email app to open an read others. I am closing the email open, going back to the home screen and reopening the mail app every time. There's got to be a better way to do this.

If you are using the iPad in portrait mode, swipe from left to right in order to bring up the preview window of your emails again.

Hi, my iphone 4 home screen keeps flashing on and off repeatedly. if I'm using my phone or in an app it will just go black then light up to the home screen and it does this over and over. Then the power off option will pop up. what should i do

Hi my iphone 4 home screen keeps flashing on and off repeatdly. I will beonmy phone or in an app and it will go to a black screen and then light up to the home screen. Then the power off option will pop up. I have tried letting it die and recharging it and powering it off neither worked. Does any one have an idea on what this could be or what I can do?

If the Slide to Power Off option is coming up, that suggests your power button isn't working correctly and is sticking.
Best thing to do is bring the phone to an Apple store (make an appointment first) and have a Genius take a look at it.
~Lyssa

Helloo my name is jafthel i have problems with my ipod touch 4g. if you can help me how i can fix it or solution i will be very happy. the problem is: when i push some aplication my ipod is very slow i after 3 minutes it goback to the home screen.

helloo my name is jafthel i have problems with my ipod touch 4g. if you can help me how i can fix it or solution i will be very happy. the problem is: when i push some aplication my ipod is very slow i after 3 minutes it goback to the home screen.

Next try the remaining items of:
Apps crashing
See:
iOS: Troubleshooting applications purchased from the App Store
Contact the developer/go to their support site if only one app.
Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
Restore to factory settings/new iPod

Can we change the Home screen Background for iPhone 5C

Can we change the Home screen Background for iPhone 5C

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Why is the home screen laid out the way it is?

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