iOS 16 brings many enjoyable new featuresFrom customizable Lock ScreensThe ability to Send iMessages Editable. However, not all things will be to your taste. For example, the new search button that’s always present on the Home screen. Fortunately it’s very simple to remove this potential annoyance.
Go to the Home Screen settings
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Open the Settings app. Ironically, you can also use the Search button to locate it! Scroll down until the entry is marked Home Screen. It should be located in the third bank. This is it.
On the next screen, you’ll see a toggle under “Search” labelled “Show on Home Screen.” Tap this so it changes from green to light gray. This will turn off the feature.
Scroll down to search
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Go back to the home screen and you’ll see that the search button has been replaced by the old set of dots that show how many home pages you have and which one you’re on. To search your apps and files, you’ll only be able to swipe down on the screen like before. And if you change your mind, remember that you can go back to Settings > Home ScreenYou can activate the feature at any moment.
Our guide to the iPhone’s latest operating system provides more information. iOS 16’s new features.
