Cannot remove Apps shortcut from home screen

[Springer00]

I have a LG Optimus F3 with Virgin Mobile and on the home screen I am unable to remove the Apps icon from the frozen icons at the bottom of the screen. I can press and hold other icons (Mail, Phone, etc) and it allows me to move or delete them however the Apps icon cannot be removed. Any ideas how to do this?

 

[Hadron]

Welcome to the forum

I don't know this phone, so it's possible that the built-in launcher app doesn't let you do it. But if it doesn't, just install a different launcher from the Play Store and use that instead.

To explain the jargon: your homescreens, the app drawer, and the "dock" (the frozen icons at the bottom) are all managed by an app called a "launcher". It's just an app though, so if you prefer you can install an alternative launcher from the Play Store and use that instead. Different launchers give different features, and more options for customisation than the one that comes with the phone. I use Nova launcher myself, but there are many others.

 

[kate]

I'll second Nova launcher - works great, lots of options, and it lets you remove the Apps shortcut. :thumb:

 

[MacFett]

I like Apex launcher myself. Nova would be my 2nd choice if apex wasn't around.

 

[MLSS]

Nova is the best I have used, and I have tried many many launchers.

 

[AMOCO]

I have Holo Launcher HD + License(I paid for it)on my ZTE Force.