How to make shortcut to iphone. desktop

how to make a shortcut to the iPhone desktop


iPhone 14, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 22, 2023 6:51 PM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2023 7:35 AM

Hi Boxer-baron,


Thanks for connecting with us here in Apple Support Communities. It appears that you need some assistance with creating shortcuts on your iPhone. The following article will walk you through doing this. Check this out: Create a custom shortcut on iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


After creating the shortcut, you can see how to add it to your Home Screen here: Add a shortcut to the Home Screen on iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Add a shortcut to the Home Screen on iPhone or iPad
You can add shortcuts to the Home Screen, and optionally group them into folders.

1. In the Shortcuts app  on your iOS or iPadOS device, tap  on a shortcut, then tap  to open Details.
2. Tap Add to Home Screen.
3. Optional: To use a custom photo for a Home Screen icon, tap the icon (in the Home Screen Name and Icon area), then choose one of the following:
Take Photo: Use the camera to take a new photo.
Choose Photo: Select an existing photo from your Photos library.
Choose File: Select a photo from the Files app.
4. Optional: To change the name that appears on the Home Screen, tap the name (in the Home Screen Name and Icon area), tap , enter a new name, then tap Return.
5. Tap Add.
The shortcut is added to your Home Screen.


Take care.


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Feb 24, 2023 7:35 AM in response to Boxer-baron

Hi Boxer-baron,


Thanks for connecting with us here in Apple Support Communities. It appears that you need some assistance with creating shortcuts on your iPhone. The following article will walk you through doing this. Check this out: Create a custom shortcut on iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


After creating the shortcut, you can see how to add it to your Home Screen here: Add a shortcut to the Home Screen on iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Add a shortcut to the Home Screen on iPhone or iPad
You can add shortcuts to the Home Screen, and optionally group them into folders.

1. In the Shortcuts app  on your iOS or iPadOS device, tap  on a shortcut, then tap  to open Details.
2. Tap Add to Home Screen.
3. Optional: To use a custom photo for a Home Screen icon, tap the icon (in the Home Screen Name and Icon area), then choose one of the following:
Take Photo: Use the camera to take a new photo.
Choose Photo: Select an existing photo from your Photos library.
Choose File: Select a photo from the Files app.
4. Optional: To change the name that appears on the Home Screen, tap the name (in the Home Screen Name and Icon area), tap , enter a new name, then tap Return.
5. Tap Add.
The shortcut is added to your Home Screen.


Take care.


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