Add App shortcut to Home Screen Automatically iPhone IOS 14


So as of IOS 14 when you install a new App it does not Automatically get added to the Home screen as it did before. If you like the old setup this was one of those cool features that made sense.

Luckily though the option is still there on How to Add App shortcut to Home Screen Automatically iPhone IOS 14. But you have to know where to look.

In this guide I will show you how to turn on this feature and where to find Apps by default now when they are installed.

What device does this apply to?

This one applies to any iPhone that’s on IOS 14. So as long as your iPhone is on IOS 14 you are good to go as this would apply.

Where are my Apps Found as of IOS 14?

As of IOS 14 any App that’s installed is now in the App Library. To find the App library from the Home screen swipe to the right until you see App Library at the top of the screen.

Its always the last page on the right. Your Apps are all grouped into categories based on what type of app it is. So if your App is a Games look under Games and if its a Social App look there and so on.

A much easier way to find your new App is to search for its name at the top of the screen. From here you can drag and drop the icon to the Home screen or open it.

Video Tutorial:

Watch my video tutorial that explains everything for you in easy to follow and understand steps.

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How to have new Apps automatically added to the Home screen IOS 14?

Now for the real feature you want which is that your Apps get added to the home screen automatically without you needing to worry.

1.Go to settings.

2.Scroll down and select: Home screen.

3.Now under Newly downloaded Change the option from App library only to : Add to Home Screen.

Now like before newly downloaded App will automatically be added to the home screen where they can be found conveniently.

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