Your Android home screen isn't just the face of your phone—it's a reflection of your personality and daily workflow. Unlike iPhones, Android devices offer near-limitless customization options, ...

Assigning a home screen on Android is a straightforward process that allows you to customize your device to better suit your needs. Whether you want to change the default home screen or add new ones, ...

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Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

If you have a favorite website that you keep returning to repeatedly, one very convenient thing you can do is put a direct link on your smartphone home screen. Identical to a standard browser bookmark ...

If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, you can use the preinstalled My Files app to add a PDF shortcut to your home screen. Open your file manager or Files app and locate the PDF file. Tap on the ...

If you tend to visit particular websites on a regular basis, you can save yourself a lot of time and effort by ensuring they’re always at your fingertips. The best way to do this on an Android phone ...

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With Android 16 QPR2, Google introduced two important icon customization options to Pixels: icon shapes and better theming.