Arranging application icons on the screen smartphone is not just an aesthetic preference, but a necessity for comfortable navigation. When the number of installed apps amounts to dozens, searching for the desired icon turns into a tedious process that takes up precious time. Creating logical groupings allows you to turn a chaotic set of icons into an intuitive system where each element is in its place.
Owners of brand devices Vivo often encounter the features of a proprietary shell Funtouch OS or new OriginOS, which may differ from the standard interface Android. Understanding the principles of operation launcher is critical for effective organization of space. In this article, we will analyze in detail the algorithm of actions that will allow you to create a folder on the desktop, customize its appearance and avoid common mistakes when manipulating icons.
Basic algorithm for grouping icons
The process of combining applications into one group on devices Vivo maximally simplified by the developers and intuitive even for beginners. You don't need to look for hidden settings or use third-party software, since all functionality is available directly on the main screen. Simply select the two icons you want to combine and drag one of them directly onto the other.
As soon as the cursor or your finger hovers over the second icon, the system will automatically create a container in which both apps will fit. This mechanism works identically on most versions Funtouch OS, starting with early releases. You will immediately see a frame appear around the icons, indicating the boundaries of the new entity, and a field for entering a name will appear below it.
If dragging does not work the first time, try changing the trajectory of movement or the speed of the gesture. Sometimes a too sudden movement can be perceived by the system as an attempt to move the icon to an adjacent screen, rather than create a group. Make sure you hold your finger on the icon for about a second before moving to activate the editing mode.
It is important to note that in some cases, if the device's memory is critically full or a heavy process is running in the background, the folder creation animation may slow down. This does not mean an error, just give the system a couple of seconds to process the command. Once successfully created, you can add an unlimited number of other applications to this group by simply dragging and dropping.
⚠️ Attention: Do not create folders containing more than 20-25 applications. Although technically the limit may be higher, an excessive number of icons within one container makes visual searching difficult and can cause micro-delays when opening a list.
☑️ Check before grouping
Naming and customizing appearance
After the folder is created, the system needs to assign it a name so that you can quickly navigate the contents. The default Vivo often suggests a name based on the app category (for example, "Social Networks" or "Tools"), but you can always change it manually. To do this, just click on the text field under the icons inside the open folder.
The keyboard will appear automatically, allowing you to enter any name that seems most convenient to you. You can use emojis, special characters, or even leave the field blank if you prefer minimalism. Saving occurs automatically immediately after you remove your finger from the keyboard or press the "Done" button.
The visual design of folders in modern versions OriginOS has become more flexible. Users can change not only the name, but also the style of displaying the content. In the desktop appearance settings, options are sometimes available to change the transparency of the background of a folder or the size of the grid of icons inside it.
Use short and concise names for folders, consisting of one or two words. Long titles may be cut off on the lock screen or in widgets, making navigation less convenient.
Some themes downloaded from the store iThemecan completely change the style of folders, turning them into round widgets or futuristic panels. If you don’t like the standard look, try changing the theme, as this is often the only way to radically change the graphics of interface elements without obtaining root access.
Working with folders in OriginOS mode
Shell OriginOSthat replaced the classic one Funtouch OS in new models Vivo, has brought revolutionary changes to working with the desktop. Here the concept of folders was transformed into the so-called “Atomic Folders”. These are not just containers for icons, but interactive widgets that allow you to interact with applications without fully launching them.
To create such an advanced folder, the process may be slightly different. In some cases, you will need to go into the desktop style settings and select the "Classic" or "Grid" mode, where the grouping functions work as usual. However, in Atomic mode, you can stretch folders, making them 1x2 or 2x2 cells in size.
A stretched folder displays more applications on the screen at once, which saves time opening the list. You can configure which applications will be visible on the “cover” of such a large folder, and which will be hidden inside. This is especially convenient for frequently used instant messengers or utilities.
| Characteristics | Classic folder | Atomic folder (OriginOS) | Android standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size on screen | 1x1 cell | 1x1, 1x2, 2x2 | 1x1 cell |
| Interaction | Only opening a list | Quick launch of functions | Opening a list |
| Customization | Minimal | High (colors, background) | Depends on the launcher |
| Animation | Standard | Smooth, with effects | Basic |
⚠️ Attention: The functionality of atomic folders is not available on all models Vivo, but only on those that run the latest versions OriginOS Ocean or OriginOS 3/4. On older devices from Funtouch OS 11 and below, this feature is not available.
Secrets of Atomic Folders
In OriginOS mode, you can assign a different wallpaper to each individual folder, making your desktop truly unique. To do this, you need to long press on the folder and select the “Style” item.
Moving and deleting created groups
Managing created folders includes not only filling them, but also moving them around the workspace, as well as deleting them. To move a folder to another screen or to the dock at the bottom, use the same long-press method as for single icons. Hold your finger on the name of the folder or on a free space inside it until it “unsticks” from the grid.
After that, you can (drag) it to any free area. If you try to place a folder in an area occupied by another icon or widget, the system will automatically move adjacent elements to free up space. This behavior is configured in the desktop settings, where you can enable or disable the "Automatic arrangement" function.
Deleting a folder occurs in two ways. The first is to remove all applications from it one by one, after which the empty folder will disappear automatically. The second, faster way is to drag the folder to the delete zone, which usually appears at the top of the screen when in edit mode, or to the “Delete” button in the bottom panel.
When you delete a folder, the applications located inside it are not deleted from the phone. They are automatically returned to the desktop, distributed among the free cells next to the place where the folder was located. This ensures that you don't accidentally lose important software when putting things in order.
- 📱 Hold the folder to activate move mode.
- 🗑️ Drag to the top of the screen to completely remove the container.
- 🔄 The applications inside are saved and return to the screen when dissolved folders.
- 📂 You can move entire folders between different desktop pages.
Solving common problems and failures
Despite the well-functioning system Vivo, users sometimes encounter a situation where the folder is not created or behaves incorrect. One of the common reasons is a full launcher cache. If nothing happens when you try to merge icons, try clearing the Desktop application data in your phone settings.
To do this, go to Settings → Applications → Manage applications, find "Desktop" or "Launcher" in the list and select "Clear data". Don't worry, this won't remove your installed apps, but it will reset the icon layout settings to the factory settings, which often solves the problem of interface freezes.
Another problem is the inability to rename the folder. This can happen if you have installed a third-party theme that does not support editing text fields in folders. In this case, temporarily return the standard theme through the app iTheme, make changes to the name, and then reactivate the design you like.
If a folder is created, but immediately disappears after you restart the phone, check for system updates. In rare cases, bugs in specific versions Funtouch OS can lead to the loss of user desktop settings. Installing an up-to-date security patch usually eliminates such errors.
⚠️ Attention: Before clearing the launcher data, it is recommended to take a screenshot of the current arrangement of icons, since you will have to manually restore order on the desktop after resetting the interface settings.
Most problems with creating folders can be solved by rebooting the device or temporarily returning to standard design theme, which eliminates conflicts with third-party code.
Optimizing the workspace for performance
Correct organization of folders affects not only the convenience, but also the performance of the device. The launcher requires fewer resources to render ten neat folders than to display hundreds of scattered icons. This reduces the load on the graphics accelerator and RAM when scrolling through screens.
It is recommended to group applications by frequency of use. It is better to place the most popular apps in the dock panel or on the first screen in the form of separate icons. It is more logical to hide less important utilities, such as a calculator, voice recorder or operator settings, in thematic folders on secondary screens.
Avoid using “live wallpapers” inside folders or too heavy widgets if your smartphone belongs to the budget segment. Each extra animated element inside the container increases the response time when clicked. Static icons ensure instant launch of applications.
It is also worth considering ergonomics. Place folders with frequently used applications (messengers, social networks) in the lower third of the screen, where they can be easily reached with the thumb of one hand. Folders with rare content (travel, finance, health) can be moved to the top of the screen or to the last pages.
- 🚀 Fewer icons on the screen means faster launcher operation.
- 👍 The thumb area is the best place for main folders.
- 🎨 Avoid heavy animations in folders on weaker devices.
- 🧹Regularly delete empty or unused application groups.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can I create a folder inside another folder on Vivo?
On the standard shell Funtouch OS and most versions OriginOS creating nested folders (a folder inside a folder) is not supported. The system will automatically decompose the internal folder and distribute its contents to the parent folder when attempting to drag and drop. For a complex hierarchy, it is better to use third-party launchers from Google Play.
Why does the folder change its name by itself?
This is an intelligent categorization function. If you add several applications of the same topic to a folder (for example, three different banks), the system may automatically rename the folder to “Finance”. To disable this, you need to manually rename the folder and in some OS versions disable auto-categorization in the desktop settings.
How to change the color of the folder icon?
You cannot change the color of the folder icon itself using standard means; it usually takes the color of the dominant application or an average shade. However, by installing a third-party theme in the store iTheme, you can get a pack of icons, where the folder design will fully match the selected style, including the color scheme.
What to do if the icon is not dragged into the folder?
Make sure that the folder is not full (although the limits are high, they exist). Also check to see if Layout Lock is enabled in your desktop settings. If the problem persists, try restarting the phone - this often clears temporary sensor or launcher errors.