Is there any way to use a desktop computer to rearrange my iPhone apps now that iTunes no longer has an apps option? Rearranging several pages of apps using my phone is tedious and time consuming.
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I have a windows computer is this not available for windows PC
I have a windows computer is this not available for windows PC
Please note that since my information might be outdated, there could have been changes or improvements in how apps are managed and organized between iPhones and computers. You might want to check the latest information from Apple's official sources or support documentation for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.
Additionally, starting with iOS 14, Apple introduced the App Library, which organizes your apps automatically. You can also create app folders directly on your iPhone to further organize your apps.
If you're trying to manage apps in a more advanced or granular way, you might want to explore third-party applications that offer enhanced app organization and management features.
If you have some sort of Mac:
I have had iPhone since 2009, always had iTunes on Windows and I distinctly remember being able to do this. I've not done it for a few years and it looks to me like they've turned the feature off in iTunes, which is a real pain. Doing it manually, on the phone takes forever and it's STILL so stupidly glitchy dragging from one screen to another. In the case of dropping an app in to a folder, and the folder scoots all over the place like you're playing cat and mouse. It's frustrating, it's not fun, and I have apps all over the place now... I don't like the 'library' because I haven't arranged it. Apple have done it for me, meaning I can't remember where the app is to find it. I heavily use Spotlight search to find all my apps if I can't see it in front of me.
Time Apple made this far more easier to move around - you know, like Samsung and other Android phones.
It doesn’t offer that option on iTunes anymore. At least not on my version which I updated. I’m getting an Android next phone.
I agree.
wish I was able to move apps using my iTunes with windows PC.
limited to moving apps on iPhone is a pain.
Exactly right. It’s gotten so messy I’m going with Android next phone. Clearly time I gave them a shot at my cell business after 30 odd years.
ITunes hasn’t had this option in years. People have suggested loading ITunes many times as a solution, and I have; but the sorting function is just gone gone gone. I would love to have it back.
JuvatJason wrote:
ITunes hasn’t had this option in years. People have suggested loading ITunes many times as a solution, and I have; but the sorting function is just gone gone gone. I would love to have it back.
Tell Apple:
This doesn’t seem to be the solution any longer. Apple is now actively irritating me. If I switch to the myriad choices instead of iPhone will they have an easy way to rearrange Apos on my desktop since Apple won’t??
Just a big warning with that option of using Apple Configurator. I just test it and yes you can arrange your icons but it removes all Widgets and also bring back automatically all app that you only kept in your library and not in your home screens.
Not super useful as it create more post work than just moving your icons directly on the phone.
I guess it really depend what's your intention.
That option doesn't exist for me... I use Windows iTunes.
Rearranging iPhone Apps on Desktop Computer
