One of the most popular possibilities on computers is to have files on the desktop , not just the shortcuts we use the most, however on mobile this is not possible unless we opt for a curious trick. This possibility will allow us not to have to continually enter the file manager or the gallery and we will have everything at hand.
This function for Android does not understand layers of personalization, so we will be able to do it on Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei or any Android mobile we have. Your needs are basic and the steps are easier than we can imagine. The possibilities are very wide, allowing us to be much more agile with our mobile and save time.
Create Android shortcuts to files or photos
When the time comes when we need the same file or photo several times, we will only have to download the Shorty application from the Google application store. This tool allows us to quickly and easily access everything we need on the mobile home screen without having to scroll through menus.
- To use it we go to the file manager we have on the mobile or to the gallery.
- Then we select the file or image.
- And then we tap on the share button.
- Among the options, the Shorty application will appear and we select it.
Now we just have to shape our document and its appearance, having the possibility to change the name of the shortcut or even the image that appears in the icon. We will also be able to change the colors and the shape of the icon. Once finished we just have to touch the tic at the top and it will be added to the home screen.
Now every time we need to access the file or photo, we will only have to tap on this shortcut that we have created on the desktop.
Problems creating shortcuts
Previously, there were other alternatives that will allow us to create the direct access from one of the most popular file explorers, although the application was updated and thus eliminated this possibility. For all those looking for a solution, you will have to choose the steps that we have shown you at the beginning.
In case our problem is related to the personalization layer of our mobile, either because we cannot add the direct access or because the access does not work on the desktop , we only have to download an alternative launcher. In Android we find many from the Google application store, including the popular Nova Launcher that is completely free. After installing it we should not have any problem for the accesses to work.