How to Put App on Home Screen Android

Joel Mason

Android, Tutorials

Are you tired of scrolling through your app drawer to find your favorite apps? Well, you’re in luck!

In this tutorial, we will show you how to put an app on the home screen on Android devices. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have your most-used apps right at your fingertips.

Step 1: Unlock your Android device and navigate to the app drawer.

Step 2: Locate the app that you want to put on the home screen. Press and hold the app icon until a menu appears.

Step 3: In the menu that appears, select “Add to Home Screen” or “Add shortcut,” depending on your device’s manufacturer.

Step 4: A new window will pop up, giving you options for placing the app on the home screen. You can choose between different pages or screens by swiping left or right.

Note: If you want to create a new page for your apps, simply swipe right until you reach a blank page. Then, drag and drop the app icon onto the new page.

Step 5: Select the desired location for your app icon by tapping on an empty space on the home screen. The selected location will be highlighted.

Step 6: To confirm and place the app icon on the home screen, tap on “Done” or “OK.”

Congratulations! You have successfully placed an app shortcut on your Android device’s home screen. Now, whenever you need quick access to that particular app, all you have to do is tap its icon right from your home screen!

  • Tips:

    • You can rearrange or remove app shortcuts from your home screen by pressing and holding them until a menu appears.
    • If you want to remove an app shortcut from the home screen, simply drag and drop it onto the “Remove” or “Delete” option that appears at the top of the screen.
    • Some Android devices may have different options or slightly different steps for adding app shortcuts to the home screen. However, the general process remains similar across most devices.

So, what are you waiting for? Start customizing your Android device’s home screen by adding your favorite apps for quick and easy access. Enjoy a more personalized and efficient user experience with just a few taps!

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