How To Add The Settings App Or A Shortcut On Android

Adding the Settings App to Your Home Screen

Accessing the Settings app frequently can be cumbersome, especially if you need to navigate through multiple screens to reach it. To simplify this process, you can add the Settings app directly to your home screen.

Open the App Drawer: Swipe up from the bottom of your home screen to open the app drawer.
Drag the Settings App: Long-press on the Settings app icon and drag it to the top edge of the screen until you see your home screen. Drop the icon where you want it to be placed.
Alternative Method: On some devices, you can long-press on the Settings app in the app drawer and select “Add to Home Screen” from the menu.

Adding a Shortcut of Any Setting to Your Home Screen

If you need to access a specific setting frequently, creating a shortcut can save you time.

Using Widgets (Stock Android)

For phones running Stock Android, you can use the Settings widget to add shortcuts for various settings.

Long-Press on Home Screen: Long-press on any empty space on your home screen.
Select Widgets: Choose “Widgets” from the list of options.
Select Settings Widget: Tap on the Settings widget to expand it, then long-press and drag it to your home screen.
Choose the Setting: When prompted, select the specific setting you want to create a shortcut for, such as one-handed mode, data usage, or hotspot.

Adding an App Shortcut

Many apps allow you to create shortcuts to their important features or settings.

Long-Press on the App: Long-press on the desired app on your home screen or in the app drawer.
Select the Shortcut: From the list of available shortcuts, long-press on the one you want (e.g., “Record video” or “Take selfie” for the Camera app).
Drag to Home Screen: Drag the shortcut to your home screen and drop it where you want it to be placed.

Using Third-Party Apps

If the built-in methods do not meet your needs, you can use third-party apps to create custom shortcuts.

Install a Shortcut Maker App: Download and install a shortcut maker app from the Play Store.
Open the App: Launch the shortcut maker app and follow its instructions to create a custom shortcut for any setting or app feature.
Place the Shortcut: Once created, long-press on the shortcut and drag it to your home screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a Setting be Uninstalled from My Phone if I Remove it from the Home Screen?

Removing a home screen shortcut of any setting will only remove it from the home screen and not from your phone. The setting itself will remain available in the Settings app.

How Can I Add More Settings to the Quick Settings Panel?

To add extra settings to the Quick Settings panel, follow these steps:

Open Quick Settings: Pull down the Quick Settings panel.
Edit Quick Settings: Tap on the pencil (edit) icon, usually found at the bottom or on the last page of Quick Settings.
Add New Settings: Hold and drag the inactive setting tile to the list of active tiles.

By following these steps, you can streamline your access to frequently used settings and features on your Android device.