Call any number with a single touch. Add the phone number as a shortcut to your Android screen.
56In an emergency or when your hands are full, you want to call a number, but it's hard to fiddle with your phone. That's where an Android feature comes in handy and makes life easier: You can add frequently called contacts as icons on your phone's home screen and call them with a single tap.
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Here are the steps to this simple yet effective method:
Turn a Number on Your Phone into a Shortcut
Instead of having to open your contacts on your home screen every time you call specific contacts, you can start a call by simply tapping an icon. This feature saves time and is notable for its practicality.
How to Add a Shortcut?
You can add any contact to your home screen by following these steps:
1. Long-Press an Empty Spot on Your Home Screen
Long-press an empty spot on your phone's home screen.
2. Open the Widgets Menu
Tap "Widgets" from the menu that appears.
3. Find the Contacts Section
Scroll down the widget list to find the "Contacts" heading.
4. Select the Direct Call Widget
Tap and hold the "Direct Call" widget located under "Contacts" and drag it to the home screen.
5. Select the Contact
Your contact list will open. Select the contact you want to add a shortcut to the home screen.
6. Create the Shortcut
After selecting the contact, the contact will be added as an icon to your phone's home screen. Now, tapping the icon will directly call that contact.
When is it Useful?
Here are some scenarios where this method is useful:
• Calling security: For example, if you're coming home on a motorcycle and your license plate isn't recognized, you can quickly call security.
• Family members: Reach people you see frequently, such as parents, spouse, and children, with a single click.
• Colleagues: You can also pin a work contact you need to stay in constant contact with to the home screen.
While smartphones offer great technology, sometimes the simplest solutions are lifesavers. With these small but effective settings, you can personalize your device to your needs. And remember, this isn't limited to just one person; you can apply this method to multiple people as well.
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