How to Remove Duplicate Apps from My Samsung Galaxy Home Screen

Learn how to delete duplicate apps on your Samsung Galaxy device using the built-in selection tool, including tips for accidental app duplication and troubleshooting.

If you've accidentally added duplicate apps to your Samsung Galaxy home screen, you can quickly remove them using the built-in selection and removal feature. This method works across most Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold, and Galaxy A series.

1. How to Remove Duplicate Apps from Your Home Screen

1. Long press any app icon on your home screen that you want to remove.
2. Tap Select from the menu that appears.
3. Tap on each duplicate app icon you want to delete. You can select multiple apps at once.
4. Tap Remove to delete the selected apps from your home screen.

2. Why Do Duplicate Apps Appear on My Home Screen?

- Accidental dragging and dropping of apps during reorganization.

- Installing the same app from different accounts (e.g., Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store).

- Using third-party launchers that create shortcuts instead of removing original app icons.

3. Additional Things to Check

If the duplicate apps reappear after removal:

1. Check if you have multiple accounts logged into your device. Duplicate apps may come from different accounts.
2. Verify if a third-party launcher is installed. Some launchers may create shortcuts instead of removing original app icons.
3. Restart your device to ensure changes take effect.

4. Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

This method works on most Samsung Galaxy devices, including:

- Galaxy S24, S25, and S26 series

- Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip series

- Galaxy A series (A14, A15, etc.)

Related Samsung Support Topics

→ How to organize apps on your Samsung Galaxy home screen

→ How to manage multiple user accounts on Samsung Galaxy devices

→ How to switch between default and third-party launchers on Galaxy phones