How to add a Settings Shortcut to the Home Screen in Android 6.0

Description: This article will show how to create a shortcut to a specific settings menu in Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

  1. Press and hold on an empty area of the home screen.
  2. Tap Widgets at the bottom of the screen.
    Edit Home Screen, Widgets
  3. Scroll down to the Settings app, then press and hold on Settings shortcut.
    Widgets, Settings, Settings Shortcut
  4. The home screen will reappear. Drag the shortcut icon to the desired location on the screen and release.
    Edit Home Screen, Place Shortcut
  5. A menu will appear with various shortcut options. Select the desired settings menu to create the shortcut for.
    Settings Shortcut Selection
  6. The shortcut will be created on the home screen. Tapping the icon will go directly to the specified menu in the Settings application.
    Home Screen with Apps Settings Shortcut

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