Adding Home screen shortcuts

Place apps you often use on any widget panel of your Home screen. You can also add shortcuts to frequently used settings, favorite contacts, and more.

1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel.
2. In the pop-up menu, tap Add apps and widgets.
3. Tap > Apps or Shortcuts.
4. Scroll through the apps or shortcuts, or tap to search for one.
5. Press and hold an app or shortcut, and then drag it to a widget panel you want to add it to.

Tip: To add an app from the Apps screen, press and hold the app, and then drag it to a widget panel.

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Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar

App shortcuts