I have really messed up my phone and it tells me my home page is locked and the only way I can see my apps is to swipe up and display them all

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Can you please specify both the brand and the model of your phone?

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Can you send me a screenshot of the issue with your home page and the error?
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Picture where it says "home page is locked"

Thanks

Got it

Unlocking your home screen is done the same way as locking it. Visit your home screen settings by long-pressing the home screen > Settings or by pulling down your notification shade and going to Settings > Home screen. Once there, tap the toggle called Lock Home screen layout to turn it off. Just like that, you can make changes as needed.

Click on lock screen. It can differ from phone to phone.

Thanks for the info
Do you remember your pin?

Then you can change it or turn off the lock screen
Please, to turn off the Lock screen, follow these steps:

1. Start the Settings app.
2. Tap the Lock screen. For older Galaxy devices, it's here: My Device > Personalization > Lock Screen
3. Tap Screen lock type and enter your current passcode.
4. Tap None. You'll need to confirm you want to do this by tapping Remove data, which will erase all biometric security data from your phone.

Please, notify me when you're done.

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