Widgets and shortcuts
Favorites bar
The favorites bar gives you one-touch access to frequently-used apps and other shortcuts. You can
replace the apps on the launch bar.
To customize the favorites bar:
1. On the favorites bar, press and hold the app you want to replace, and then drag it to an empty
space on the Home screen or to Remove on top of the screen.
2. Swipe up on a Home screen to go to the All Apps screen.
3. Press and hold an app, and then drag it to the empty slot on the favorites bar.
You can also group apps on the favorites bar into a folder. See Grouping apps on the Home screen
and favorites bar on page 51
Adding Home screen widgets and shortcuts
Widgets make at-a-glance important information and media content readily available.
1. Press and hold an empty space on the Home screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Look for the widget or shortcut that you want to add to the Home screen.
4. Press and hold the widget or shortcut, and then drag it to the Home screen you want to add it
to.
When adding a shortcut, you will need to set some preferences before the shortcut is added to the
Home screen.
50 Widgets and shortcuts