How to Make a Folder on Android Home Screen?
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The stock Android method for creating a folder follows:

  • Place on the same Home screen page the icons that you want to put in the folder.
  • Long-press one icon and drag it right on top of the other icon. The folder is created.
  • Continue to drag icons into the folder. You can also drag an icon directly from the apps drawer.

How do I create a folder on my home screen?

From a Home screen, touch and hold a shortcut (e.g. Email). Drag the shortcut on to another shortcut (e.g. Gmail) then release. Enter a name for the folder then tap Done (lower-right). A folder containing the shortcuts is created.

How do I create an album or folder in the Gallery App?

  1. Touch Home.
  2. Touch Apps.
  3. Touch File Manager.
  4. Touch Phone or SD Card (If SD Card is available)
  5. Touch DCIM folder.
  6. Touch Camera folder.
  7. Long press on the first desired picture until check mark appears next to it (typically on the right side of the picture)
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