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From: Jim the Geordie <jim@jimXscott.co.uk>
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Subject: Re: Samsung home screen query
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2025 18:51:08 +0000
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On 09/03/2025 15:31, Jörg Lorenz wrote:
> On 09.03.25 16:26, Jörg Lorenz wrote:
>> On 09.03.25 12:59, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>> On 2025-03-09 11:22, Jim the Geordie wrote:
>>>> I finally got the correct 5G phone I was promised (see earlier post).
>>>> I forgot what a faff changing phones is, even with Smart Switch.
>>>> However: on my old phone I have icon-links to bookmarks on my home
>>>> screen (my browser is Brave) and that works fine; even when I do a
>>>> reboot, they stay there.
>>>> If I try doing that on my new phone, rebooting wipes them, leaving only
>>>> the app icons.
>>>> I tried locking the home screen icons, but then I cannot move them
>>>> around without unlocking again. The home screen icons on my old phone
>>>> are not locked.
>>>> There must be a way. Anyone help?
>>>
>>> This is not related to being 5G, it is related to the brand and model
>>> you have, what customization they use. Oh, and what exact Android
>>> version it has.
>>
>> It solely depends on the starter. That means it depends on the installed
>> user interface.
> 
> BTW: Google's stock Android shows your intended behaviour.
> 
Thank you. Brave seems to be the problem on this mobile.
Samsung Internet Browser works fine, as does Chrome.
I prefer Samsung as it has adblocker(s)

-- 
Jim the Geordie