Fortunately this is a setting that you can adjust, and it is done by something called Screen grid. Our guide below will show you a quick way to get to and change this setting so that you can have a Home screen layout that is better suited to the way you use your Android device.
How to Change the Screen Layout on a Samsung Galaxy On5
The steps in this guide were performed on a Samsung Galaxy On5 in the Android Marshmallow operating system. Once you complete these steps you will have a new layout for your Home screen. This may result in smaller or larger icons, depending on the option you choose. Additionally, some of your app icons might be moved. Step 1: Navigate to your Home screen and tap and hold in an empty space.
Step 2: Choose the Screen grid option at the bottom-right of the screen.
Step 3: Select the desired screen layout, then touch the Apply button. Note that you can swipe left and right on your screens at the top part of this menu to see how those screens will look with a different screen grid configuration.
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