Change the background

Bored of the same old background on your Windows Phone 8 Start screen? You can easily change it to a photo of your choice, or even a solid color. Here’s how⁚

1. Go to the Start screen and tap and hold on an empty area.
2. Tap the “personalize” button in the bottom-right corner.
3. Tap the “background” option.
4. Choose a photo from your library, or tap “solid color” to choose a solid color.
5. Tap the “set as background” button.

Add or remove tiles

The Start screen is made up of tiles that represent your apps, contacts, and other information. You can add or remove tiles to customize your Start screen and make it more personal.

To add a tile, simply tap and hold on the app, contact, or other item that you want to add. Then, drag it to the Start screen. You can also add tiles by going to the App list and tapping and holding on an app. Then, tap the “pin to Start” option.

To remove a tile, simply tap and hold on it and then tap the “unpin from Start” option. You can also remove tiles by going to the App list and tapping and holding on an app. Then, tap the “unpin from Start” option.

Here are some tips for adding and removing tiles⁚

• You can add up to 200 tiles to your Start screen.
• You can group tiles into folders to keep your Start screen organized.
• You can resize tiles to make them larger or smaller.
• You can change the color of tiles to match your personal style.

By adding and removing tiles, you can create a Start screen that is unique and personal to you.

Resize tiles

You can resize tiles to make them larger or smaller, depending on your preference. This can be helpful for organizing your Start screen and making it more visually appealing.

To resize a tile, simply tap and hold on it and then drag the edges of the tile to make it larger or smaller. You can also resize tiles by going to the App list and tapping and holding on an app. Then, tap the “resize” option and choose the desired size.

Here are some tips for resizing tiles⁚

• You can resize tiles to three different sizes⁚ small, medium, and large.
• You can resize tiles to fit any space on your Start screen.
• You can resize tiles to group them together or to make them stand out.

By resizing tiles, you can create a Start screen that is both functional and visually appealing.

Here are some examples of how you can use resizing to customize your Start screen⁚

• You can resize the tiles for your most frequently used apps to make them larger and easier to find.
• You can resize the tiles for your favorite contacts to make them stand out from the rest.
• You can resize the tiles for your favorite websites to make them easier to access.

By experimenting with different tile sizes, you can create a Start screen that is unique and personal to you.

Group tiles into folders

If you have a lot of apps and tiles on your Start screen, you can group them into folders to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. This can also help to declutter your Start screen and make it more visually appealing.

To create a folder, simply drag and drop one tile on top of another. You can then add more tiles to the folder by dragging and dropping them on top of the folder icon. To open a folder, simply tap on it. To close a folder, tap on the back button.

You can also create folders by going to the App list and tapping and holding on an app. Then, tap the “create folder” option and give the folder a name. You can then add more apps to the folder by dragging and dropping them on top of the folder icon.

Here are some tips for grouping tiles into folders⁚

• Group tiles by type, such as social media apps, news apps, or games.
• Group tiles by topic, such as work-related apps, school-related apps, or personal apps.
• Group tiles by color to create a more visually appealing Start screen.

By grouping tiles into folders, you can create a Start screen that is both functional and visually appealing.

Here are some examples of how you can use folders to customize your Start screen⁚

• You can create a folder for your most frequently used apps to make them easier to find.
• You can create a folder for your favorite contacts to make them stand out from the rest.
• You can create a folder for your favorite websites to make them easier to access.

By experimenting with different folder arrangements, you can create a Start screen that is unique and personal to you.

Change the accent color

The accent color is the color that is used to highlight certain elements of the Windows Phone 8 UI, such as the tiles, the background, and the text. You can change the accent color to match your personal style or to make your Start screen more visually appealing.

To change the accent color, go to the Settings app and tap on the “personalization” option. Then, tap on the “accent color” option and choose a color from the palette. You can also choose to have the accent color automatically change based on the wallpaper you are using.

Here are some tips for choosing an accent color⁚

• Choose a color that you like and that matches your personal style.
• Choose a color that is easy to see and read against the background of your Start screen.
• Choose a color that is not too bright or too dark.

By changing the accent color, you can create a Start screen that is both unique and personal to you.

Here are some examples of how you can use the accent color to customize your Start screen⁚

• You can use a bright accent color to make your Start screen more visually appealing.
• You can use a dark accent color to create a more subdued and professional look.
• You can use a custom accent color to match the wallpaper you are using.

By experimenting with different accent colors, you can create a Start screen that is both functional and visually appealing.