How to add or remove an Icon from the Home Screen on the Nexus 7

Description: How to add or remove an icon from the home screen of a Nexus 7 Tablet.

  1. Open the apps list by tapping the icon highlighted in red below.
    Nexus 7 Home Screen, Apps List
  2. Press and hold on the icon that you want to have on the main screen.
    Nexus 7 Apps List, Select App
  3. Release icon where you want it on the main screen.
    Nexus 7 Main Screen, Release App
  4. The icon is now on the main screen.
    Nexus 7 App Shown on Main Screen
  5. To remove icon press and hold on the icon.
    Nexus 7 Icon to be Removed
  6. Move icon to "remove" on the top of the screen.
    Nexus 7 Dropped Icon on Remove Location

Technical Support Community

Free technical support is available for your desktops, laptops, printers, software usage and more, via our new community forum, where our tech support staff, or the Micro Center Community will be happy to answer your questions online.

Forums

Ask questions and get answers from our technical support team or our community.
PC Builds
Help in Choosing Parts
Troubleshooting

Knowledge Base

Helpful articles written by Micro Center Experts.
ESET
Windows

Sign in for the best experience

Access helpful features and personalize your experience - Sign in or create an account now

Sign In
Don't have an account? Create Account