This guide will explain how to quickly and easily add an app tray or app drawer to the LG G5. Now that LG’s new phone is available around the world and with all US carriers, millions of buyers are buying their new phone and realizing something is missing. It doesn’t have an app drawer like almost every Android device released so far.
Similar to an iPhone, the new LG G5 does not have an app drawer with all the apps or games you have downloaded and installed. Instead, each app is an icon affixed to home screens or folders to try to keep it clean or tidy. However, the fact that Android has used an app drawer from day one is confusing many new LG G5 owners.
Essentially, Android users tap on a small round button that opens an app tray where all their apps or games are neatly and alphabetically arranged. And swipe through the app collection. The LG G5 doesn’t have one. It gets very frustrating for some and below are some quick and easy instructions to put it back on the LG G5.
Starting April 27, LG is rolling out an update for the LG G5, introducing a new LG UX 5.0 (User Experience Software) that adds an application tray to the phone. There are other minor changes as well, but this one is for the rotated app tray. Go to settings > about phone > software and check for updates. It has arrived for international models, T-Mobile variants and possibly others. For this or a 3rd party home app that offers an app tray and tons of customization, follow our steps below. We still recommend NOVA or something from our list below.
As you can see above, the LG G5 in the United States does not have an app drawer. Instead, there are folders full of applications that may be annoying for some. Especially considering the fact that almost all Android devices always have one. Changing the whole experience for new buyers.
LG received a lot of complaints and criticism regarding this move, which made them post video Of course, highlighting the upcoming LG G5 UI 5.0 update, which rotates the app tray and drawer. This will make the LG G5 feel and work just like any other LG smartphone the company has released when the update arrives.
For those new to Android or customization, the app drawer can be replaced with something called “Home Launcher” or backup launcher. This is why many Samsung owners liken their device to stock Android using Google’s own Google Now Launcher or NOVA Launcher. It changes the whole look and feel of the phone and that includes the app drawer.
Instructions
The easiest way to get the LG G5 to have an app tray and work like an LG G4 or previous smartphone owners is to change the launcher. Almost all launchers have an application tray. LG after all the complaints released The LG G4’s original LG Home 4.0 launcher offers owners the option to revert to the old look and return the app tray. So that’s what we would suggest.
Shown above is an image of the recently released LG Home 4.0 app. Here we draw attention to the missing application tray icon on the LG G5. This is what all users tap to open the app tray filled with everything installed on their phone.
Those who recently purchased the LG G5 and want the app drawer will want to follow the steps below to get it back.
It’s that easy. Users simply need to download the original LG Home 4.0 app and return the app drawer, which will slightly change the look and feel of the LG G5. Alternatively, wait for the LG UX 5.0 update which will have an app drawer option in the settings.
Alternatively, those with the LG G5 can instantly download and install it even easier without using LG SmartWorld (courtesy of AndroidPolice). simply Click here Download LG Home 4.0 with your LG G5, click Install and you’re all set.
Download 3rd Party Launcher
However, we recommend users to download a 3rd party home launcher from the Google Play Store. options like Google Assistant Launcher It will make the LG G5 look more like a stock Android device as Google designed it or NOVA Launcher It is one of the most popular options today.
NOVA is highly customizable, very user friendly and will make the LG G5 faster and smoother than ever before, bringing back the app tray and giving you more options than how the phone works out of the box.
For those who are new to Android and find all this confusing, know that an update is coming in the near future that will bring back the app drawer for those who want it. In the meantime, try the steps above and enjoy a more traditional LG G5.
