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If you have iOS 14 or above on your iOS device, it is possible to add new, redesigned widgets to your iOS device’s Home Screen. This wikiHow will show you how to add a widget to your Home Screen on iPhone or iPad.
Steps
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1Make sure you have iOS 14 or above installed. Only iOS 14+ devices support this function. If you do not have it installed, you can update your software.
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2Swipe right to access your Today View screen. This is where your widgets will be.
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3Click on the Edit button at the bottom of your screen. After you arrive on the widget page, scroll down to locate the button.
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4Click and hold on a widget and drag it to your Home Screen. This can be done by holding down the widget and moving it to the right edge of the screen.
Adding Widgets: To add a new widget, scroll up and there should be a + sign -- click that and you can add new widgets from your installed apps.
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5Let go when it is in the desired location.
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6Click your device’s home button to confirm. When you have placed it in your desired location, click the home button to complete.
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7Personalize your home page! There are many widgets of different sizes and dimensions that you can add.
- You can customize and choose different selections for each widget by clicking and holding a specific widget and clicking Edit Widget.
Community Q&A
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QuestionIs this the same process on iPadOS software?
HelpieTop AnswererYes, the process is the same for both iPhoneOS and iPadOS and should work with either.
