Android: Create app shortcuts - how it works

Some apps you need more often than others. Then it's good to be able to access the application as quickly as possible. Our guide shows how you can set app shortcuts on the lock screen in Android.

App shortcuts are suitable for your favorite apps that you use often.

Because of the large number of apps, it can take a while to find the one you are looking for. With shortcuts, this problem no longer arises.

Android: App shortcuts for quick access

Follow these steps:

1. Open the "Settings" and then "Lock screen".
2. Scroll down a bit and tap on "App shortcuts".
3. Now you see the possible positions for shortcuts and their assignment. Tap on a setting, such as "Left Shortcut", to select an app there.

This way you can reach your most important apps via shortcut. Especially with the camera this can be very useful to shoot photos spontaneously, but also the phone is a popular shortcut.