Samsung Smart TV: How to Add and Rearrange Apps Quickly

Samsung Smart TV owners finally get a clear path to customize their home screen, thanks to the latest Tizen 6.0.1 update rolled out on September 12, 2024. The new menu lets you add fresh apps and drag existing ones without diving into hidden settings. I tested the beta on my 2022 QN90A and it felt snappy.

Adding New Apps

First, press the Home button on your remote, then scroll to Apps. Select Explore and you’ll see categories like Streaming, Games, and Lifestyle. Pick an app—say, Disney+—and hit Install. The download starts instantly; you’ll see a progress bar in the corner. A massive update. Once installed, the icon appears at the end of the app row.

“The new Apps interface reduces steps from three to two, making it far more intuitive for everyday users,” Samsung’s UI lead, Min‑Jae Lee, told Engadget.

Because the system now caches the app list, you can add up to 50 titles before the UI starts lagging. Not worth it. If you hit Search instead, you can type the app name directly—handy for obscure services.

Rearranging Your Home Screen

To move apps, highlight the one you want, then press and hold the Select button. A subtle glow indicates you’re in edit mode. Use the directional pad to slide the icon left or right. And you can push an app into a new folder by dragging it onto another icon—Samsung calls this a Group. The new UI is sleek — which I actually liked — but it crashes every time I open a video.

So, after arranging, press the Exit button to lock the layout. Your changes persist across power cycles, meaning you won’t lose the order after a firmware update. I used the feature for a week and it completely changed how I browse Netflix and Hulu—no more scrolling past unused icons.

Tips and Gotchas

• Older 2018‑2020 models still run Tizen 5.5 and lack drag‑and‑drop; you must use the Settings → Apps menu.
• Some third‑party apps hide their icons until you launch them once.
• If an app fails to install, clear the cache in Settings → Support → Self‑Diagnosis.

The Bottom Line

• Adding apps now takes two taps instead of three.
• Drag‑and‑drop works on all 2022+ models running Tizen 6.0.1.
• Folder groups keep your home screen tidy.

For more Samsung tricks, check out Tech Week Recap and the AI‑Detected Bug Flood article. Need official guidance? Samsung’s support page covers every model. And remember, a clean UI makes binge‑watching less of a chore.

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