# Organise the Yearn library: search, favourites, covers and recent games

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Canonical: [Organise the Yearn library: search, favourites, covers and recent games](<https://allluckly.cn/en/guides/yearn-library-organizing/>)
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Published: 2026-10-23T00:00:00+08:00
Modified: 2026-10-23T10:34:09+08:00
Author: Bison

Build a searchable imported-game list with platform filters, sorting, search and favourites, distinguishing cover images from runnable game files.

English translation of the [Chinese original](<https://allluckly.cn/guides/yearn-library-organizing/>), translated on 2026-10-23. The article body uses automated translation; app descriptions, historical reading notes and video subtitles receive separate editorial checks. Original publication dates, attribution, code and version notes are retained.

Once a library spans several screens, the most useful organization often connects filenames, platforms, and your habits rather than endlessly changing covers. Yearn offers search, platform filters, sorting, grid and list views, and favorites. This article uses roughly ten imported items to establish a maintainable lookup method.

## Use list view to inspect basic information first

Switch to List in the library's upper-right view menu and inspect names and platforms individually. Grids aid image recognition; lists expose duplicate or overly long names and wrong platforms. Do not delete apparently identical entries yet. Compare file information in their details first.

Keep a name reference list. For different regions or editions, use version information already present in the source rather than guessing from cover colors. Renaming underlying files after import may affect recognition and save associations, so organize copies beforehand where possible. Keep stable names and originals for games already in progress.

## Combine search with platform filters

Select one platform first, then enter the most distinctive part of the name. For a handheld practice game, filter to GBA and type two or three characters. With no results, clear search first and restore all platforms next. This is the shortest way to rule out excessive filtering.

Search finds objects in the current library; it does not download games from the internet. Try shorter fragments for spelling differences, regional abbreviations, or English names. No search result does not immediately mean a file was lost. Check filters first, then whether import assigned the expected platform.

## Use sorting for different lookup purposes

Name sorting suits comparison with your file checklist; platform sorting suits grouped browsing of a mixed collection; date-related sorting suits recently organized or used content. Inspect the selected sort option rather than assuming the list always follows the order you remember.

Switch between two sorts on the same ten-game batch and confirm that entries merely move rather than appear or disappear. If a name seems gone, search for it and see whether it moved to another section. Separating sort changes from file changes reduces accidental deletion.

## Favorites expresses your priorities only

Favorite the two or three games you genuinely plan to play next, then confirm them on the Favorites page. Favorites then serves as a shortlist while the library remains the full collection. Favoriting everything immediately produces a second equally crowded library.

Unfavoriting should change only the favorite marker, not delete the game. Actual deletion has a separate action and confirmation. After organizing, leave and return to check the markers. Keep a personal list for more important long-term selections. After reopening or changing devices, compare it with Favorites to recover frequently used entries promptly.

## Use covers for recognition, not file verification

Find Change Cover in the game information page and use an image you are entitled to use. Choose a clear subject without tiny text and check recognition in list or grid thumbnails. Cover ratios and card presentation may crop the image, so keep the subject central and important details away from extreme edges.

For inaccurate automatic metadata or cover matches, verify title and platform before replacing anything manually. A correct cover does not prove ROM completeness, and a missing cover does not prevent running. Executable files, metadata, and display images serve separate purposes. Checking them separately is more effective than repeated imports.

## Use Recently Played to return to recent content

Recently Played helps reopen a game from a short time ago. Confirm its file and platform, especially when several versions share a name. The recent list is not a save list: after opening, you still choose where to continue through the game itself or save page.

Before clearing recent items, confirm whether the interface refers to history or game files. The consequences differ. To retain progress, do not delete and reimport a game merely because it disappeared from Recents. Search the full library first, then check its available saves.

## Common questions and a daily organization order

**Why do favorites and recent history need an extra check?** They depend on how the app identifies game entries, while saves and files have their own associations. Returning and reopening after establishing a list is safer than relying on one icon for all important information.

**What if a corrected cover does not make the game open?** A cover only changes presentation. Return to checks of file, platform, BIOS, and startup errors rather than repeatedly replacing the image.

For weekly organization, clear filters to view the full library, verify new names, favorite two or three games, and inspect recent items. You should then be able to find targets through search and explain the difference between unfavoriting and deleting. Larger libraries benefit more from clear names and a few useful markers than memorizing every thumbnail position.

## Related tutorials and sources

Continue reading [Batch-import checks](<https://allluckly.cn/en/guides/yearn-folder-import/>) and [Back up before deleting](<https://allluckly.cn/en/guides/yearn-backup-delete/>).

Information checked: October 23, 2026.[Yearn App Store description](<https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/id6756637059>) and [Apple release lookup](<https://itunes.apple.com/lookup?id=6756637059&country=cn>)lists public version 1.0.2, requiring iOS / iPadOS 17 or later. The interface may change between versions. Check operation and saving for each game using the steps provided.