iOS 16 Search Button on iPhone Can Be Distracting— Here's How to Remove it

iOS 16 just got in time for the release of the iPhone 14. The newest operating system presents a lot of interesting features, including a customizable lock screen, multi-key support in Apple Wallet, and more.

The rollout of the fresh updates has brought an impression to fans, yet some features disappoint them. One of them is the search button on the home screen.

The idea that it has been placed in such a location irks others. If you're one of them and want to remove it immediately, here's what you need to do.

How to Get Rid of the Home Screen Search Button

Macworld shared that removing the button from your device's home screen is easy. First, go to the Settings app of your iPhone. If you want a shortcut, directly search for it through the search bar.

After that, scroll down, and you will see the Home Screen. Click it.

Once you're on the next screen, there's a toggle that you need to look at. It's located below SEARCH, so you will encounter it easily. When you already stumble upon "Show on Home Screen," and that's it already. Don't forget to toggle it off.

You're now inching closer to finishing the steps. At this point, all you need to do is to return to the home screen. You can now check if the search button is still there.

If you follow the instructions correctly, you won't see it there anymore. Instead, you will notice that there are sets of dots that indicate the number of homepages you have visited.

In case you decide to revert to the old setup, head to the Settings of your iPhone again, then tap Home Screen. Anytime, you can change this option by following the procedures mentioned before.

How to Customize iPhone Lock Screen on iOS 16

Another hack that we will teach you is the proper steps to customize your lock screen. According to 9to5Mac, pay attention to the steps below.

1. Long-press the Lock screen of your iPhone.
2. You will be required to create a new Lock Screen if you have an old wallpaper.
3. From the bottom right corner, click the blue + icon.
4. Choose your preferred wallpaper from the options.
5. Select widgets by clicking + icon.
6. Begin customizing the color and font by tapping the time.
7. Finally, add the widget by clicking the date.

Meanwhile, Tech Times wrote some of the pros and cons of using iOS 16 passkeys.

Aside from that, Apple has uploaded a new video about the Crash Detection feature on iPhone 14. According to the Cupertino giant, it can detect a vehicular accident and help the victim seek help from the responders.

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Written by Joseph Henry