macOS 15.2 Launchpad default layout

[Aquamite]

I'm trying to restart the default layout of my launchpad to accommodate the new Image Playground app icon in its default position.

I've tried defaults write com.apple.dock ResetLaunchPad -bool true; killall Dock but it doesn't work. Can somebody tell me what to do in order to rearrange all the icons on the launchpad in their default positions or where does the new Image Playground app icon belongs by default?

 

[bogdanw]

See https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/cannot-reset-launchpad-in-sequoia.2444839/

 

[Aquamite]

See https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/cannot-reset-launchpad-in-sequoia.2444839/

I have, but it does't offer a solution.

 

[bogdanw]

Have you given Full Disk Access to Terminal?
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/mchl211c911f/15.0/mac/15.0

 

[Aquamite]

Have you given Full Disk Access to Terminal?
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/mchl211c911f/15.0/mac/15.0

yes

 

[bogdanw]

And

sudo find 2>/dev/null /private/var/folders/ -type d -name com.apple.dock.launchpad -exec rm -rf {} +; killall Dock

doesn't work?

 

[Aquamite]

And

sudo find 2>/dev/null /private/var/folders/ -type d -name com.apple.dock.launchpad -exec rm -rf {} +; killall Dock

doesn't work?

okay that one did. Thank you!

 

[Aquamite]

Here is the answer to my question about default positioning of the app icons in macOS Sequoia 15.2:

 

[jaredstevens]

Here is the answer to my question about default positioning of the app icons in macOS Sequoia 15.2:

Thank you! Isn't this missing the News app?

 

[Ready-for-Apple]

A long time ago, I was also looking for a solution to reset the Launchpad.
The easiest and most reliable way till today is with this free app: LaunchPadder

LaunchPadder – 乖眼看世界

 

[tonywalker23]

the original reset command isn’t working for me either. but I appreciate the screenshot. but like jared said, this is missing the news app. with the news app that puts the OTHER folder onto the second screen. question for y’all here: does that leave the second screen with just the OTHER folder and the third screen with a GAMES folder? for me I had a full first screen and the next two pages just had a single folder. just curious.

 

[bogdanw]

Apple News is not available in all regions, the app is hidden by Apple where the service is not available.
Availability of Apple Media Services https://support.apple.com/118205

 

[jaredstevens]

Apple News is not available in all regions, the app is hidden by Apple where the service is not available.
Availability of Apple Media Services https://support.apple.com/118205

I didn't know that! Thanks for the info!

 

[jaredstevens]

the original reset command isn’t working for me either. but I appreciate the screenshot. but like jared said, this is missing the news app. with the news app that puts the OTHER folder onto the second screen. question for y’all here: does that leave the second screen with just the OTHER folder and the third screen with a GAMES folder? for me I had a full first screen and the next two pages just had a single folder. just curious.

Sorry, I didn't reset. I just used the posted screenshots to reorganize my Launchpad. @Aquamite will have to answer this question.

 

[Aquamite]

Sorry, I didn't reset. I just used the posted screenshots to reorganize my Launchpad. @Aquamite will have to answer this question.

I don’t have the news app as it’s not available in Spain.