Introduction

The home screen is the first thing you see every time you unlock your Motorola phone — it’s where your apps, widgets, and shortcuts live. But did you know that on Motorola Hello UI, you can completely personalize your home screen to match your style, workflow, and preferences?

Motorola’s Hello UI combines the clean look of stock Android with smooth customization features. Whether you want to change your wallpaper, add widgets, tweak the app grid, or apply new icon styles, this guide will walk you through every step — no third-party launcher needed.

Let’s dive in and make your Motorola device truly yours.

What Makes Motorola Hello UI Special?

Before jumping into the customization steps, it’s good to know what makes Hello UI different from typical Android skins.

Hello UI focuses on simplicity, performance, and comfort — there’s no unnecessary bloatware or confusing menus. Motorola adds smart tools like:

  • Moto Gestures – Quick actions like double-chop for flashlight or three-finger screenshot.

  • Personalize Hub – A central place to modify themes, icons, and wallpapers.

  • Google Discover Feed – Left-swipe access to news and updates.

  • Minimal visual clutter – Clean, intuitive design like Pixel phones.

This means you can easily create a personalized home screen setup that’s both beautiful and functional.

1. Change the Wallpaper

Changing your wallpaper is the easiest way to refresh your Motorola Hello UI look.

Steps to Change Wallpaper:

  1. Long-press on an empty area of your home screen.

  2. Tap “Wallpaper & Style.”

  3. Choose from:

    • My Photos – Use an image from your gallery.

    • Preloaded Wallpapers – Hello UI’s curated images.

    • Dynamic Wallpapers – Animated or auto-changing options.

  4. Select your preferred wallpaper and tap Set Wallpaper.

  5. Choose whether to apply it to the Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Both.

💡 Pro Tip:
Motorola Hello UI includes “Dynamic Light” wallpapers that change tone with system colors or day/night mode — great for users who love visual harmony.

2. Customize Icon Layout and Grid Size

If you want more (or fewer) app icons per screen, you can adjust the grid layout.

How to Change Grid Size:

  1. Long-press on the home screen.

  2. Tap Home Settings.

  3. Select Home Screen Layout or Grid Size.

  4. Choose your desired layout (e.g., 4x5, 5x6, or 6x7).

  5. Tap Apply.

A larger grid fits more apps, ideal for productivity users, while smaller grids give a clean, minimal look.

3. Add and Manage Widgets

Widgets bring information and control directly to your home screen — no need to open apps.

How to Add Widgets:

  1. Long-press an empty space on the home screen.

  2. Tap Widgets.

  3. Scroll through the list of available widgets (Clock, Weather, Calendar, Gmail, etc.).

  4. Tap and hold a widget, then drag it to the desired location on the home screen.

You can resize most widgets by long-pressing them and dragging the adjustment handles.

Best Widgets for Motorola Hello UI:

  • Google At a Glance: Shows time, date, weather, and upcoming events.

  • Digital Wellbeing Widget: Tracks your screen time and app usage.

  • Battery Widget: Displays current battery level and connected devices.

  • Clock Variants: Choose analog, digital, or minimal styles.

💡 Pro Tip:
Combine widgets with custom wallpapers for a cohesive look — for example, minimalist wallpapers pair well with transparent widgets.

4. Create Folders and Organize Apps

Keeping your home screen tidy makes navigation faster and cleaner.

How to Create Folders:

  1. Drag one app icon over another.

  2. A folder will automatically form.

  3. Tap the folder and rename it (e.g., Social, Work, Games).

  4. To remove a folder, drag all apps out of it.

💡 You can also customize folder shapes and colors under Wallpaper & Style › Theme Colors (more on this below).

5. Customize Theme Colors and Icon Shapes

Motorola Hello UI supports Material You theming, which adapts your phone’s colors to match your wallpaper automatically.

How to Apply Theme Colors:

  1. Long-press the home screen.

  2. Tap Wallpaper & Style.

  3. Under Wallpaper Colors or Basic Colors, choose your favorite palette.

  4. Tap Apply.

This will instantly update accent colors across icons, toggles, and menus.

Changing Icon Shapes:

While Hello UI keeps the Android 12+ Material You icons, some versions let you adjust icon shapes:

  1. Open Wallpaper & Style.

  2. Tap Icon Shape.

  3. Choose from options like Rounded, Square, Teardrop, or Pill.

For more advanced icon control, consider installing Moto Themes or third-party icon packs (covered below).

6. Use Moto Personalize App (Hello UI Theme Hub)

Motorola phones with Hello UI often include a Moto Personalize or Styles & Wallpapers app. It’s a one-stop customization hub for:

  • Fonts and icon packs

  • Color accents

  • Quick Settings layout

  • Wallpapers and lock screen clock styles

How to Access It:

  1. Open Settings › Personalize or tap the Moto app on the home screen.

  2. Browse available themes and styles.

  3. Customize fonts, colors, and icons.

  4. Save your new theme or apply instantly.

💡 Each theme you create is stored and can be switched back anytime.

7. Enable or Disable Google Discover Feed

Motorola Hello UI places the Google Discover Feed on the left-most home screen — a news and content feed powered by Google.

To Disable or Enable:

  1. Long-press on the home screen.

  2. Swipe right to the leftmost panel.

  3. Toggle Show Google App on or off.

Turning it off gives you a completely blank home screen space for widgets or minimal setups.

8. Use Icon Packs for a Fresh Look

Want a unique aesthetic? Try third-party icon packs from Google Play Store.

Recommended Icon Packs:

  • Whicons (White minimal pack)

  • Delta (Pastel design)

  • CandyCons (Playful style)

  • Pix Material You Icons (Dynamic matching)

How to Apply Icon Packs:

Motorola Hello UI doesn’t natively support external icon packs, but you can:

  • Use a custom launcher like Niagara, Nova Launcher, or Smart Launcher.

  • Or apply icon packs manually via Moto Personalize (available on newer Hello UI versions).

9. Add Smart Shortcuts and App Suggestions

Motorola Hello UI intelligently recommends apps you use frequently.

To Enable Smart Suggestions:

  1. Long-press home screen › Home Settings.

  2. Tap Suggestions.

  3. Enable Suggested apps and actions.

Now your home screen will dynamically adapt to your usage patterns — showing your most-used apps automatically.

10. Customize Lock Screen Clock Style

Hello UI allows changing the lock screen clock design, complementing your home layout.

Steps:

  1. Open Settings › Personalize › Lock Screen.

  2. Tap Clock Style.

  3. Choose between Digital, Minimal, Analog, or Text Clock.

You can also choose accent color or match wallpaper tone.

11. Reset Home Screen Layout (Optional)

If your layout becomes cluttered or you want to start fresh:

To Reset:

  1. Go to Settings › Apps › Hello Launcher.

  2. Tap Storage & Cache.

  3. Select Clear Data.

⚠️ This will reset icon placement and folders but won’t uninstall apps.

Bonus Tips for a Perfect Motorola Home Screen

📱 1. Use One-Hand Mode:
Enable under Settings › Gestures › One-Handed Mode for easier navigation on large screens.

🌙 2. Use Dark Mode for Contrast:
Settings › Display › Dark Theme gives your setup a sleek, battery-friendly look.

🎨 3. Pair Colors with Wallpapers:
Choose wallpapers that complement your system theme for a polished aesthetic.

🔐 4. Hide Sensitive Apps:
Use Moto Secure › Lock Apps to hide private apps from your home screen.

📁 5. Backup Your Layout:
Use Google One backup to save home screen preferences automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I install custom launchers on Motorola Hello UI?
➡️ Yes. You can use any launcher from the Play Store — like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair — for deeper customization.

Q2: How do I make icons bigger or smaller?
➡️ Adjust the grid size under Home Settings › Layout or use Display Size in Settings › Display › Display Size and Text.

Q3: Why can’t I find “Wallpaper & Style”?
➡️ On older models, it’s under Settings › Display › Wallpaper instead of the long-press menu.

Q4: Does Hello UI support live wallpapers?
➡️ Yes. You can use live wallpapers from Google or apps like Wallpapers by Google or 4D Parallax Backgrounds.

Conclusion

Customizing your Motorola Hello UI home screen is the easiest way to make your smartphone feel personal and efficient. From changing wallpapers and widgets to adjusting icons, themes, and colors, Hello UI gives you complete control — all while keeping the clean simplicity Motorola is known for.

Whether you want a minimalist setup, a colorful layout, or a productivity-focused dashboard, Motorola Hello UI makes it simple to transform your phone’s look and feel — no root, no bloat, just pure customization freedom.


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