How to Create Folders on Galaxy A7

Organizing your Galaxy A7’s home screen and app drawer makes finding apps faster and reduces clutter. This guide shows you how to create folders on both the home screen and in the app drawer, rename them, and move apps in and out. You only need your phone—no additional apps or tools required.

What You’ll Need

• A Samsung Galaxy A7 (any generation works, including the 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 models).
• The phone should be on and unlocked.
• Your home screen should not be completely full—you’ll need a little space to drop the folder.

Step-by-Step

Create a Folder on the Home Screen

1. Unlock your phone and go to the home screen where you want the folder.
2. Tap and hold one app icon that you want to put in the folder. Do not lift your finger yet.
3. After a moment, the phone will vibrate slightly and the screen will zoom out, showing the home screen editor mode.
4. While still holding the app, drag it on top of another app icon that you want in the same folder. The second app will highlight.
5. Release your finger. The phone automatically creates a folder containing both apps, with a default name like “Folder 1” or the category it guesses (e.g., “Social”).
6. To rename the folder, tap the folder once to open it, then tap the folder name at the top (or the “Rename” option that appears). Type a new name and tap “Done” on the keyboard.
7. To add more apps, open the folder and tap the “+” icon (or “Add apps” if shown). Select the apps you want from the list and tap “Done” or “Add”.

Create a Folder in the App Drawer

1. Swipe up or tap the Apps icon (the grid of dots) on the home screen to open the app drawer.
2. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner. If you don’t see it, look for “Edit” or “Sort” options.
3. Select “Create folder” or “New folder” from the dropdown menu.
4. A small folder appears with a text field. Type a name for the folder and tap “Create” or “Save”.
5. Now drag apps into the folder. Tap and hold an app icon, drag it onto the folder, and release. Repeat for each app you want to add.
6. To open the folder, tap it. To remove an app, tap and hold the app inside the folder and drag it out to the app drawer or home screen.

Move, Delete, or Rename an Existing Folder

1. To move a folder on the home screen, tap and hold it, then drag it to a new spot.
2. To delete a folder, tap and hold it, then tap “Delete folder” (or drag it to the “Remove” option at the top of the screen). This only removes the folder; the apps inside stay on your phone.
3. To rename a folder, open it and tap the current name, then type a new one.

Common Mistakes

• Dragging too quickly: If you lift your finger too soon, the app may just open instead of entering edit mode. Hold the icon for about a second before dragging.
• Dropping the app on the wrong spot: Make sure you drop the app directly on top of the other app icon. If you drop it between icons, it will just move the app, not create a folder.
• Not seeing the app drawer menu: On some Galaxy A7 versions, the three-dot menu is hidden. Swipe up from the bottom of the app drawer to reveal it, or check the settings for “App drawer” options.
• Accidentally deleting a folder: When you tap and hold a folder, the “Remove” option appears at the top. If you drag the folder there, you delete the folder—not the apps. This is easy to do by mistake.

Tips

• Use descriptive folder names like “Work”, “Games”, or “Travel” to find apps quickly.
• You can have up to 6 apps visible in a folder on the home screen without opening it. The rest are hidden behind a grid icon.
• To quickly add an app to an existing folder, drag the app icon onto the folder icon on the home screen—it will automatically add the app.
• If you have many folders, consider moving them to a single home screen page to keep things tidy.
• On some versions, you can change the folder background color or style by tapping the folder and selecting the paintbrush icon.

Troubleshooting

Folder won’t create when dragging apps together. Make sure you are on the home screen, not the app drawer. If you are in the app drawer, drag the app to the “Create folder” option at the top, or use the menu method described above.

Can’t find the three-dot menu in the app drawer. Some versions of the Galaxy A7 have a different layout. Try swiping up from the bottom of the app drawer to see the menu, or press the “More” button (which looks like three vertical dots) at the top right. If it’s still missing, go to Settings > Display > Home screen and check the app drawer settings.

Apps won’t move into a folder. Make sure the folder is closed (not opened) when you drag an app onto it. If the folder is open, you can still drag apps into it, but you need to drop them inside the folder window.

Folder disappears after restart. This is rare, but if it happens, try creating the folder again. If it persists, check for a software update or restart your phone in safe mode to see if a third-party app is interfering.

Can’t rename a folder. Tap the folder to open it, then tap the folder name text at the top. If that doesn’t work, tap and hold the folder, then select “Rename” from the popup menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create folders on the Galaxy A7’s lock screen?

No, folders can only be created on the home screen and in the app drawer. The lock screen only displays shortcuts and widgets.

Will deleting a folder delete the apps inside?

No, deleting a folder only removes the folder container. All apps remain on your phone and can be found in the app drawer or on the home screen.

How many apps can I put in one folder?

There is no hard limit, but the folder will display up to 6 app icons on the home screen. Additional apps are hidden behind a grid icon that you tap to see them all.

Can I create folders in the app drawer on all Galaxy A7 models?

Most Galaxy A7 models with Android 6.0 or later support app drawer folders. Older models running Android 5.0 may not have this feature; in that case, you can only create folders on the home screen.

How do I move a folder from the app drawer to the home screen?

Open the app drawer, tap and hold the folder, then drag it to the home screen. The folder will appear as a single icon on the home screen.

Can I change the color of the folder?

Yes, on most Galaxy A7 models, open the folder, tap the three-dot menu (or the paintbrush icon), and choose a color or style for the folder background.

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