{"id":150414,"date":"2026-01-15T01:01:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T06:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/?p=150414"},"modified":"2026-01-15T01:01:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T06:01:27","slug":"how-to-create-shortcut-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-create-shortcut-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create Shortcut On Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"daves-2740933369\" class=\"daves-single-post-before-content\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p>Another week, another how-to article for all of you! Last week, we covered how to customize the<strong> Google Search Widget<\/strong> on your mobile device. If you missed that one, you can find it here:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-customize-google-search-widget\/\">How To Customize Google Search Widget<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This week, we are sticking with the Google subject. That is correct, I&#8217;m going to teach another fun feature that your mobile device offers. Have you ever wanted to add a link to the Home Screen of a website? I know I have, and so have many other people that I have talked to (yes, even my wife). When searching on my mobile Google Browser, I often use websites that I want to go back to repeatedly. <span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Being able to add a shortcut to my home screen <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">makes it really nice. That is what I&#8217;m going to teach you how to do today. Before we start this lesson, make sure to check out all these articles I have written:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-stop-gemini-from-reading-screen\/\">How To Stop Gemini From Reading Screen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-adjust-facebook-display-settings\/\">How To Adjust Facebook Display Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-create-collage-in-google-photos\/\">How To Create Collage In Google Photos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-create-cinematic-photos-on-google\/\">How To Create Cinematic Photos On Google<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-create-highlight-on-google-photos\/\">How To Create Highlight On Google Photos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Time to pull out those mobile devices and start class.<\/p><div id=\"daves-4213171914\" class=\"daves-single-post-in-content\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How To Create Shortcut On Android<\/h2>\n<p>This will be shown on my Motorola Edge Android phone using the Chrome app. I have also tested this on my wife&#8217;s Samsung Galaxy S22 Android Phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>:\u00a0 You will want to find the <strong>Chrome app<\/strong> on your mobile device. Tap it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Motorola-Edge-Google-Chrome-App.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-147761 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Motorola-Edge-Google-Chrome-App.jpg\" alt=\"motorola-edge-google-chrome-app\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Motorola-Edge-Google-Chrome-App.jpg 600w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Motorola-Edge-Google-Chrome-App-350x250.jpg 350w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Motorola-Edge-Google-Chrome-App-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Now, head over to the website you want a <strong>Shortcut<\/strong> for. Once on the website, look to the top right. You will see<strong> 3 dots<\/strong>. Tap it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Website-Screen.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-150419 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Website-Screen.jpg\" alt=\"google-chrome-website-screen\" width=\"432\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Website-Screen.jpg 432w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Website-Screen-247x400.jpg 247w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Website-Screen-93x150.jpg 93w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: A menu will appear, and you need to find the option called &#8220;<strong>Add to Home Screen.<\/strong>&#8221; Tap on that.<\/p><div id=\"daves-3255384157\" class=\"daves-single-post-in-content-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Add-To-Home-Screen-Link.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-150420 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Add-To-Home-Screen-Link.jpg\" alt=\"google-chrome-add-to-home-screen-link\" width=\"419\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Add-To-Home-Screen-Link.jpg 419w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Add-To-Home-Screen-Link-239x400.jpg 239w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Add-To-Home-Screen-Link-90x150.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: You will now see the <strong>Create Shortcut<\/strong> window. Here, you can <strong>Name the Shortcut<\/strong> so you can recognize it on your device. Tap your finger on the line and type the name you want. After that, tap the <strong>Add <\/strong>link.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Side Note:<\/strong> Some websites, after tapping &#8220;<strong>Add to Home Screen<\/strong>&#8220;, will ask if you want to install their app. This is the same as a shortcut, but it will bypass asking to name it. Then add it to your home screen with an image automatically.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Create-Shortcut-Window.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-150421 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Create-Shortcut-Window.jpg\" alt=\"google-chrome-create-shortcut-window\" width=\"383\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Create-Shortcut-Window.jpg 383w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Create-Shortcut-Window-219x400.jpg 219w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Create-Shortcut-Window-82x150.jpg 82w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5<\/strong>: On my Motorola, a pop-up will appear called <strong>App Launcher<\/strong>. You might see something similar on your device.\u00a0 This will show you the <strong>Shortcut<\/strong> that you will be adding to your home screen, along with how-to directions at the top.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Touch &amp; hold the widget to move it around the home screen<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Tap the <strong>Add to home screen<\/strong> button at the bottom right.<\/p><div id=\"daves-668446512\" class=\"daves-single-post-in-content-3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Add-To-Home-Screen-Button.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-150422 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Add-To-Home-Screen-Button-640x491.jpg\" alt=\"google-chrome-add-to-home-screen-button\" width=\"640\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Add-To-Home-Screen-Button-640x491.jpg 640w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Add-To-Home-Screen-Button-350x269.jpg 350w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Add-To-Home-Screen-Button-150x115.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Chrome-Add-To-Home-Screen-Button.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6<\/strong>: Head back to the home screen, and you will find the new <strong>Shortcut<\/strong> that you have added. Hold your finger on the shortcut to drag it to where you want it placed. DONE!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Shortcut-Image.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-150423 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Shortcut-Image.jpg\" alt=\"google-shortcut-image\" width=\"507\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Shortcut-Image.jpg 507w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Shortcut-Image-290x400.jpg 290w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Google-Shortcut-Image-109x150.jpg 109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You now know how to create a shortcut to your favorite website. Time to share your new knowledge with your friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<div id=\"daves-1798067109\" class=\"daves-after-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3225321574\" \ndata-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another week, another how-to article for all of you! Last week, we covered how to customize the Google Search Widget on your mobile device. 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