How can I prevent accidental Home Screen editing on my iPhone?

The edit Home Screen activates with my apps jiggling and rearranging if I put my phone in my pocket or carry it in my hand before it goes to Lock Screen. Is there a way to make it harder or more intentional to edit home screen?

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iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 10, 2025 8:20 AM

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SravanKrA

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Mar 10, 2025 11:29 PM in response to akatx

There are two steps to do that.

Check your iPhone display before you put it aside or in the pocket. iPhone display will turn off only after your Auto-Lock time settings.
If the display is ON, lock the screen using the side button and check your iPhone display before you put it in the pocket

Sleep

On iPhone 6 and later, and on iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later, press the side button to wake your iPhone or put it to sleep. Press the top button on the iPhone SE (1st generation) and earlier.

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