Created: February 8, 2023

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

some of the apps I want on my home screen
Last Edit: February 8, 2023
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Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
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Customer Reply
*****
Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
Nice to meet you, *****!
Can you please specify both the brand and the model of your phone?
Customer Reply
Samsung and am not sure where to find model number
Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
That's ok
Can you send me a screenshot of the issue with your home page and the error?
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Customer Reply
i am not sure what picture you want
Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
Picture where it says "home page is locked"
Customer Reply
all right
Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
Thanks
Customer Reply
my phone is a galaxy a 13 5g
Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
Got it
Customer Reply
Not sure how to do that
When I try to add apps to my home screen it says no more room on this page. Rgere are only five apps on the screen
Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
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.
Customer Reply
I am in sytstem settings and I see an icon that says lock screen but not one that says lock homme screen
Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
Click on lock screen. It can differ from phone to phone.
Customer Reply
okay i have screen lock type and that wants my pin. Smart lock wants my pin and when I enter I get on body detection, trusted places and trusted devices
Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
Thanks for the info
Do you remember your pin?
Customer Reply
yes
Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
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.
Customer Reply
okay got it
Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
Please, notify me when you're done.
Customer Reply
okay I am done .
Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
Good
Did it help?
Customer Reply
Yes
Dmytro Sywyi
Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
I’m glad I was able to get that sorted out for you. Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
Customer Reply
No thank you.
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Dmytro Sywyi Tech Expert & Writer
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