Unable to move apps between folders on iPhone

I noticed recently that my folders seem to have spontaneously rearranged themselves. I feel like my camera and photo app used to be in my photos and videos folder- but now they’re in “other”. I tried dragging and dropping between folders and also from folder to home screen to folder but they won’t move to from the other folder, which seems silly because they are photo and video apps.



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iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on May 24, 2025 6:33 AM

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Posted on May 24, 2025 10:54 AM

It sounds like you are trying to move apps between App Library folders, which you cannot do. Your iPhone can automatically rearrange the App Library based on your usage and after you download an app.


While you can submit feedback to Apple, Apple’s own algorithm sorts the App Library, and if you want to move and sort apps, that would be for the Home Screen. Feedback - iPhone - Apple

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May 24, 2025 10:54 AM in response to kitkaticus

It sounds like you are trying to move apps between App Library folders, which you cannot do. Your iPhone can automatically rearrange the App Library based on your usage and after you download an app.


While you can submit feedback to Apple, Apple’s own algorithm sorts the App Library, and if you want to move and sort apps, that would be for the Home Screen. Feedback - iPhone - Apple

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