Home screen issue

[rak_00]

I'd like to remove the search bar in my app screen and when I scroll down I want the notifications to come first before showing controls,

Can anyone help me on this?

Thank you

[AvishekG · Accepted solution]

🔍 1. Remove or Hide the Search Bar in the App Drawer

Samsung doesn’t natively allow removing the search bar from the app drawer, but here are workarounds:

✅ Option A: Use a Third-Party Launcher

Install a customizable launcher like:

Nova Launcher

Smart Launcher 6

Niagara Launcher


These launchers allow you to:

Remove the search bar completely

Customize how apps are arranged

Change gestures and animations


👉 Nova Launcher Steps:

1. Install Nova Launcher from the Play Store.


2. Go to Nova Settings > App drawer > Search bar placement.


3. Select None.



> This will remove the search bar from your app drawer.




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🔄 2. Show Notifications First Instead of Quick Settings

By default, when you swipe down on a Samsung phone, you get:

First swipe: Quick Settings + Notifications

Second swipe: Full Quick Panel


If you're seeing Device Controls / Smart View / SmartThings on top instead of notifications, here's how to fix it:

✅ Steps to Prioritize Notifications:

1. Swipe down fully to open the Quick Panel.


2. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) on the top right > Quick panel layout.


3. Tap Show brightness and device control at bottom.


4. Disable or move Device control / SmartThings / Media output to the bottom.



If you don’t see this setting, do the following:

Open Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings.

Make sure Show notification icons and Swipe gestures for notifications are enabled.

Go to Device control and toggle it off if available.

[rak_00]

Thank you so much

[rak_00]

It worked ,thank you AvishekG

[AvishekG]

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[rak_00]

Yup, did it

[AvishekG]

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