Control & customize 17
Control & customize
Quick start: Control & customize
Take control of your phone.
• Touch, press, and speak: Learn phone gestures and 
commands. See “Controls and gestures” on page 17.
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Drag shortcuts on top of
each other to make a folder.
Tap a widget to open it.
Touch and hold to move,
resize, or remove it.
Tap a shortcut to open. Touch
and hold to move or delete.
Touch and hold an empty
spot to change wallpaper.
• Customize your home screen: To put widgets like a 
clock, interactive calendar, and more on your home 
screen, see “Redecorate your home screen” on page 
20.
Tips & tricks
• Speak: Tap   in a search window, or   on a keyboard.
• Add a home screen page: Drag an app icon to the right 
side of the home screen until you see a white bar. You can 
add multiple pages.
• Quick settings: To change Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane 
mode, and other settings, swipe the status bar down with 
two fingers. For even more settings, tap 
.
• Can’t find a setting? Tap Apps   >   Settings >  .
Controls and gestures
Touch
Find your way around:
• Tap: Choose an icon or option.
• Touch and hold: See more options.
• Drag: Move items on the home screen.
• Flick: Quickly open or delete items.
• Swipe: Scroll through lists or between screens.
• Pinch or double-tap: Zoom in and out on websites, 
photos, and maps.