Ever since the release of iOS 14, many people have voiced their disdain for the iPhone's App Library. And if you're one of them, you might be looking for a way to get rid of it.

Unfortunately, there isn't a way to hide or delete the App Library from your device. But you can take steps to improve your experience by avoiding Apple's App Library feature entirely. So, let's look at your options.

Learn to Avoid the iPhone App Library

Currently, the only way to "get rid" of the iPhone App Library is to simply avoid it. You can find the App Library at the end of your Home Screen pages—all you need to do is swipe to the right once you're there. Although you could just avoid swiping, there are other steps you can take to stop coming across the App Library.

1. Move All Your Apps to the Home Screen

The number one hack to avoid App Library is to move all your apps to the Home Screen. You can do this manually by swiping left until you're in App Library. Then, tap and hold on any app icon till you see it on one of your Home Screen pages. This process will be tiresome if many apps are installed on your iPhone.

A simple hack to move all your apps to the Home Screen in one go is to reset your iPhone's Home Screen layout. Resetting will remove any custom widgets and folders on your Home Screen, and all your installed apps will be arranged alphabetically after Apple's default apps.

You will potentially have many Home Screen pages after a reset. But, considering the alphabetical arrangement, you should be up to speed on where a given app is in no time.

2. Add New Apps Directly to Your Home Screen

Now that you have all your apps on the Home Screen, it's time to ensure that new apps are automatically added to it. It's possible that your new apps are downloading straight to the App Library, making it unavoidable when you want to open them unless you use Spotlight search (more on that below).

You can fix this by ensuring your iPhone adds new apps to your Home screen. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Settings on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap Home Screen.
  3. Make sure Add to Home Screen is selected under Newly Downloaded Apps.

3. Use Search to Find Your Apps

There's always the risk of stumbling into the App Library while attempting to locate an app. However, instead of rummaging through folders and Home Screen pages, you can simply use your iPhone's Spotlight Search function to find it.

To use it, just swipe down on any Home Screen page, type the app you're looking for into the search bar, and tap Go to open it. Easy, right?

You can find a lot more with the search functionality on your iPhone. So, be sure to learn more ways to master Spotlight Search on your iPhone.

4. Add Widgets to Your Home Screen

One way to avoid the App Library is to add more apps, folders, and widgets to your Home screen. The more items you have, the longer it will take you to scroll to the App Library, making it easier to ignore.

Some of the best iPhone widgets take up a ton of Home screen space, but they can boost your productivity. For example, there are widgets to check your email, maps, weather, and more. So, choose the ones that fit your lifestyle and add those widgets to your Home screen.

The iPhone App Library Shouldn't Be a Dealbreaker

New iOS updates can be a challenge for some iPhone users who're used to the conventional way of doing things. However, Apple is constantly changing and improving its software to keep it fresh.

While we may have to live with the App Library for now, who knows what the future holds? All you may need to fully embrace the App Library are some helpful tips and tricks.