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How Create IOS Desktop Shortcut for a Photo?

IOS Mavens,


Is there a way to create a shortcut to a specific photo (which is on the device, in a library, or photostream) and place the shortcut on IOS' desktop?


There are a couple of photos I refer to frequently in meetings. Searching for them disrupts the flow of the conversation. It'd be great if a shortcut to both of these images could be placed on the home screen, then opened with a single tap.


Your suggestions are welcomed!


Thanks!

iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Apr 25, 2013 6:37 AM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2017 7:45 PM

I had that problem too and I just found a loop hole.


Now you know when you are on safari, you can add a website to the home screen. So what I did is, I uploaded the photo that I frequently need on my dropbox folder. I copied the link of that photo, pasted on the browser and add it to the home screen 😉 I know it is a long way but still it works for me.

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Mar 13, 2017 7:45 PM in response to Plane Wryter

I had that problem too and I just found a loop hole.


Now you know when you are on safari, you can add a website to the home screen. So what I did is, I uploaded the photo that I frequently need on my dropbox folder. I copied the link of that photo, pasted on the browser and add it to the home screen 😉 I know it is a long way but still it works for me.

How Create IOS Desktop Shortcut for a Photo?

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