How to Create Folders on Huawei P9

Organizing your apps and files on the Huawei P9 is straightforward once you know where to look. This guide walks you through creating folders on the home screen, in the app drawer, and within the built-in Files app, so you can keep everything tidy and easy to find.

What You’ll Need

• A Huawei P9 with EMUI (any version, typically 4.1 or later)
• Your device unlocked and on the home screen
• For file folders: the built-in Files app (usually pre-installed)

Step-by-Step

Creating a Folder on the Home Screen

1. Unlock your Huawei P9 and go to the home screen where you want the folder.
2. Locate two apps you want to group together. Tap and hold the first app icon until the screen vibrates or a small menu appears.
3. Drag that app icon on top of the second app icon. Hold it there for a moment until a highlighted square or circle appears around both icons.
4. Release your finger. The two apps will now be inside a new folder, and the folder name will be automatically generated (e.g., “Tools” or “Apps”).
5. To rename the folder, tap the folder to open it, then tap the folder name at the top of the screen. Type your desired name and tap “OK” or the checkmark.
6. To add more apps, simply drag any other app icon onto the folder. To remove an app, open the folder and drag the app icon out onto the home screen.

Creating a Folder in the App Drawer (if available)

On some EMUI versions, the app drawer is disabled by default. If you have it enabled:

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen to open the app drawer.
2. Tap and hold an app icon, then drag it onto another app icon. A folder will be created.
3. Rename it the same way as on the home screen.

Creating a Folder in the Files App

1. Open the Files app (often labeled “Files” or “File Manager”). You can find it in the app drawer or on the home screen.
2. Navigate to the location where you want the new folder, such as Internal Storage or an SD card.
3. Tap the + icon (usually at the bottom right or top right) or tap the three-dot menu (⋮) and select New folder.
4. Type a name for the folder and tap OK or Create.
5. The folder appears instantly. You can now move files into it by long-pressing a file, tapping the move/cut icon, and selecting the destination folder.

Common Mistakes

• Dragging too quickly: If you release the app icon before the folder forms, it will just move the app. Hold it over the other icon until you see the folder outline.
• Renaming the wrong thing: On the home screen, tapping the folder name opens the keyboard; tapping the folder icon opens the folder. Make sure you tap the name text, not the icon.
• Looking for a “New Folder” button on the home screen: There isn’t one. Folders are created by dragging apps together, not by a menu option.
• Creating a folder in Files but not seeing it: Make sure you are in the correct storage location (Internal Storage vs. SD card) and that you have permission to write there.

Tips

• Use descriptive folder names like “Social”, “Work”, or “Games” to find apps faster.
• You can put folders inside folders on the home screen (nested folders) by dragging a folder onto another folder, though this is rarely useful.
• To quickly ungroup apps, drag them out one by one. When the last app leaves, the folder disappears automatically.
• In the Files app, you can also create folders on an SD card if you have one inserted, which is great for organizing photos or downloads.
• Use the search bar in the Files app to locate a file before moving it into a folder.

Troubleshooting

Apps won’t combine into a folder. Ensure you are dragging the app icon, not the shortcut from the app drawer. If you’re on the home screen, try restarting your device or checking if you have a third-party launcher that changes the behavior.

Folder name won’t change. Tap the folder to open it, then tap the existing name at the top. If the keyboard doesn’t appear, try tapping the pencil icon (if visible) or long-press the name.

Files app doesn’t have a “New folder” option. Some versions place the option under the three-dot menu. If you still can’t find it, try using a file manager app from the Play Store, but the built-in one should work.

Folder disappears after restart. This can happen if the folder is on the home screen and a system update or launcher reset occurs. Recreate the folder; your apps are still installed.

Can’t move files into a folder in Files. Long-press the file, then tap the cut icon (scissors) or the move icon (folder with arrow). Then navigate to the destination folder and tap paste. If the move icon is greyed out, the file may be read-only (e.g., system files).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I create a folder on the Huawei P9’s home screen without dragging?
A: No, the only way is to drag one app onto another. There is no “New Folder” button on the home screen.

Q: How do I delete a folder on the Huawei P9?
A: Open the folder and drag all apps out one by one. When the last app is removed, the folder is automatically deleted.

Q: Can I create folders on the app drawer?
A: Yes, if your EMUI version has an app drawer. Drag one app onto another in the drawer to create a folder there.

Q: Where do folders appear in the Files app?
A: They appear in the directory where you created them. For example, if you create a folder in Internal Storage, it will show up at the root of Internal Storage.

Q: Can I move a folder from the home screen to another page?
A: Yes, press and hold the folder, then drag it to the edge of the screen to switch pages, or to the desired spot.

Q: Does creating a folder affect app performance?
A: No, folders are just organizational containers; they do not affect how apps run.

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