How to enable notifications for custom app shortcuts?

Hello I was wondering this I have iphone 16 pro max and I customized my phone by replacing the the app icons with my own custom icons I created bookmarks i think they are called open app shortcut I changed my message app and my phone app but it doesn't show the red notification on the created shortcut it's been a while now and also there's an option on the shortcuts app it's called show notification action is this possible now how do I do it please help



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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 4, 2025 1:52 PM

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Posted on Apr 4, 2025 5:30 PM

Hello SNIPEZ10,


Sorry, it is not possible to display the badge (red notification) on a shortcut icon on the Home Screen.


The only thing I could recommend would be to customize the Home Screen without involving shortcuts. This way you would keep seeing the app badges. You wouldn't be able to customize the icon proper but you may find a color scheme that suits you.


For more informations: Customize apps and widgets on the iPhone Home Screen - Apple Support.

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Apr 4, 2025 5:30 PM in response to SNIPEZ10

Hello SNIPEZ10,


Sorry, it is not possible to display the badge (red notification) on a shortcut icon on the Home Screen.


The only thing I could recommend would be to customize the Home Screen without involving shortcuts. This way you would keep seeing the app badges. You wouldn't be able to customize the icon proper but you may find a color scheme that suits you.


For more informations: Customize apps and widgets on the iPhone Home Screen - Apple Support.

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