Extra 8: How do I hide the Home Screen Search button?

💡 Hide the Home Screen Search button.

Instructions

  1. Open the iOS Settings app → Home Screen & App Library
  2. Deselect "Show on Home Screen"
  3. Return to the Home Screen, and the Search button should no longer appear
Home Screen & App Library

How to videos

For iOS 26

For iOS 18 and earlier

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