How To Make Folders On Android
TLDR: To organize your Android device, create app folders on the home screen or app drawer by dragging one app icon onto another and rename the folder to keep things tidy. Use your file manager or Google Drive app to create and name folders for files and documents. For extra customization and easier management, consider using launchers like Nova Launcher.
If your home screen feels cluttered, you want a simple way to organize apps.
You can create app folders by dragging and dropping one app icon onto another, which works on most Android phones.
This guide shows how to make folders on the home screen, in the app drawer, and inside your file manager, how to rename folders, add apps, and use tools like Nova Launcher or the Google Drive app for better file management.
Creating Folders on the Home Screen
On the home screen, drag and drop app icons together to create an app folder.
Tap the folder, rename it with a clear naming convention, or install Nova Launcher on your Android device for extra folder options.
Drag and drop apps to create a folder
Press and hold an app until it vibrates, then drag and drop it onto another app on the home screen to create a folder.
You press an app icon, let it vibrate, then move it over another app to make an app folder. Release when a folder frame appears, and Android creates the folder on your home screen.
Add more app icons by dragging them into that folder, to group apps and improve visual management.
This works on Android 7.0 and newer, on Google Pixel phones, Samsung Galaxy Note models, Motorola devices, and many tablets. Nova Launcher may change the steps, so use the Select Multiple Items option to pick several apps, then group them into one folder for faster setup.
Rename the folder for better organization
Long-press the folder on the home screen or in the app drawer to open its menu. Tap the folder name to edit it or choose Rename from the options. If the folder shows “Unnamed Folder”, type the new name and press OK.
You get the same rename action on Nova Launcher and most stock launchers.
Clear, descriptive names help you find apps fast and improve efficiency. Personalize folder names like Productivity, Photos, or Games to match your habits. Renaming makes app icons easier to scan and speeds access across the home screen and app drawer.
If you also store files in the Google Drive app or use a file manager for file management, name those folders the same way. Type the new label and press OK to save changes, the action updates app folders immediately.
You are encouraged to rename Unnamed Folder entries and keep labels clear to make locating apps easier.
Creating Folders in the App Drawer
You can drag and drop one app icon onto another in the app drawer to create an app folder fast. Rename the folder, or use Nova Launcher to group apps like the google drive app and google play store for better file management.
Combine apps to form a folder
Drag one app icon onto another in the app drawer to make an app folder. Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the icons to finish creating the folder.
Drag and drop one app onto another to form a folder.
Open the App Drawer and touch the menu or Create folder to pick several app icons before grouping them.
Rename the folder and customize it later, Android 7.0 and above supports renaming and extra options, and launchers like Nova Launcher and file manager tools help you organize the home screen and app drawer, for example group the Drive app, Play Store, or related apps for quick access.
Customize the folder name
After you combine apps to form a folder, tap the new group to open it. Name the folder after dragging and dropping one app onto another in the App Drawer. Tap the folder name to edit and enter the desired name.
You can change folder names anytime after creation.
Clear names reflect the app icons inside, and they speed access on the home screen. Renamed folders inside the list make it easier to locate grouped apps. Custom folder naming helps you organize apps and makes it simpler to find what you need.
Most Android phones and launchers, like Nova Launcher, support custom names. Also use the Google Drive app or files app for file management, and make folder names that match your workflow.
Creating Folders in the File Manager
Open your file manager app to manage files. Tap Create Folder, name it, then move files from your SD card or a cloud storage app.
Navigate to the desired directory
Tap your phone’s Files by Google app, the Google Drive app, or another file manager to start. Scroll to Storage devices, then tap Internal storage or pick an external SD card as the target.
Browse until you find the folder that holds the files you want to move. Pick the exact directory using the file manager’s navigation, this makes the create folder step place files where you need them and helps you organize files efficiently.
Use the “Create Folder” option to make a new folder
Tap ‘+’ or the three-dot menu, then select “Create Folder.” Enter a name, then confirm to create the folder. You will see the new folder appear in the selected directory.
You can make nested folders for deep file management, or use them for documents and media. Use Drive app sync to mirror folders to a computer via cloud services. Open the menu next to a folder to rename or delete it.
Find this option in device storage and in cloud apps like Google Drive.
Conclusion
You can clear a messy home screen fast by creating app folders.
Use drag and drop on app icons to group apps on the app drawer or your screen. Open your file browser to make folders for documents and backups, or use a cloud storage app like Google Drive.
Try a custom launcher, such as Nova Launcher, for more layout and folder options. Share tips you found useful and tell me if this brief guide helped.
References
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Folder-on-Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.folderinfolder&hl=en_US
https://www.techadvisory.org/?p=38461
https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/mobile-devices/create-app-folders-on-galaxy-smartphones/
https://support.google.com/drive/thread/228716180/create-folder-from-android-phone?hl=en
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