How to remove "Apps" icon from lower-right home screen dock?

[Android Central Question]

Hello, I cannot remove the "apps" icon from my favorites tray. Its absolutely unnecessary since all you need to do is swipe up or down for your apps

 

[Javier P]

Duplicate. See response here.

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=907468

Thread closed to avoid parallel discussions.