How do you organize your iPhone?

[Flames89]

A post in another thread got me thinking about this.

After procrastinating for at least 6 months, I finally did a full clean of my phone (getting rid of old games, unwanted apps). Similar to cleaning out one's closet, it was a constant tug of war between cleaning/reorganizing phone and "oh but I kinda liked that one".

Anyway, as a result I have loosely reorganized my iPhone. I got rid of the folders in general and now have basically:
- First screen for essentials
- Second for other daily uses plus news apps
- Third and fourth and a bit of fifth are random business, or utility apps (could clean that up). Have a couple folders for duplicate stuff (ex. scanning apps)
- six through to eight are games

However, I am always interested in others methods of organization.

[ken0042]

I was down to 3 screens on my 3GS; now with my 5 I have even more room.

Like you first page is the stuff I use all day every day; or things I will need quickly like the camera or calculator. The Angry Birds folder is also on page 1. On page 3 I also have a "Stuff Not Used" folder.

I also refuse to install apps for anything that has a website; unless that app does something special. For example, the Canadian Tire app has a shopping list, and will email you when something on your list goes on sale. It also has a price scanner.

[Regulator75]

By asking your question in one of the many apple threads already active on this page.

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthr...117858&page=17

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthr...=90496&page=10

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthr...=60785&page=37

[Arsenal14]

I use folders extensively so I have all of the news/reference/tools type stuff on the first page grouped into folders like Sports, Travel, Shopping, Reference, Utilities, etc. and all of the games on the second with any stuff I never use on the third (i.e. Newsstand, the default Weather, Mail, Stocks apps).

I really should go through and delete a bunch of the stuff I haven't used but I'm not really short of space yet so it hasn't been necessary.

[FlamesKickAss]

One Page full of folders

[sclitheroe]

Trying to get away from folders generally, and especially on the home screen.

The folder implementation is so ridiculously bad its not that useful anyways. Who needs 9 more pinhead sized icons inside another box. It's just another layer of information hiding that runs rampant throughout springboard.

[northcrunk]

I usually use a hammer but if you don't have one a brick works well.

[FanIn80]

[sclitheroe]

Sorry, you're going to have to make some changes.

Camera icon belongs in the top right corner only - this places it directly behind the physical lens and provides a quick visual clue as to correct phone orientation when you go to shoot.

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by sclitheroe

Sorry, you're going to have to make some changes.

Camera icon belongs in the top right corner only - this places it directly behind the physical lens and provides a quick visual clue as to correct phone orientation when you go to shoot.

That's actually brilliant. I'm always sticking my fingers in front of the lens when I turn the camera on... sweet!

[sclitheroe]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

That's actually brilliant. I'm always sticking my fingers in front of the lens when I turn the camera on... sweet!

Brilliant, but not my idea unfortunately. I cant remember where I read it, but it is actually a handy tip.

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by sclitheroe

Camera icon belongs in the top right corner only

Possibly a newbie question; is there a way to "lock" an icon to one spot? I often find I need one icon is a better spot, and then that shifts everything else to the next spot over.

[sclitheroe]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

That's actually brilliant. I'm always sticking my fingers in front of the lens when I turn the camera on... sweet!

Just noticed you're an OF user - and thus clearly an individual of impeccable taste.

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by sclitheroe

Just noticed you're an OF user - and thus clearly an individual of impeccable taste.

Werd, my fellow GTD wizard.

[MrMastodonFarm]

[Lego Man]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Safari is nowhere near useless - in fact it's one of the most important apps.

When iOS allows users to change default browsers, then yes - you'll be correct.

[silentsim]

Safari on iOS 6 is super fast- I actually much prefer it to Chrome on iOS and any other web browser.

[Lego Man]

Now Game Center - that truly is the most useless app on the iPhone. What is that app even for? To log in?

I never ever need to access that app - ever. All games handle Game Center by them selves?

And how is News Stand not in that folder? Oh yeah - F'n Apple.

[sclitheroe]

Originally Posted by mpaca

Now Game Center - that truly is the most useless app on the iPhone. What is that app even for? To log in?

I never ever need to access that app - ever. All games handle Game Center by them selves?

And how is News Stand not in that folder? Oh yeah - F'n Apple.

Newsstand is great if you have subscriptions, but I agree it probably shouldn't appear until you have at least one digital magazine app installed.

[Flames89]

I just upgraded reminders back to main screen. With notification center and Siri it has become more relevant.