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Forums › Android › HTC Wildfire. Is there a way to make a website link an icon on your home screen?
RealityClash

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#68488 22-Sep-2010 23:22
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hey everyone,

just wonderning if there is a way i can make a website link an icon on my home screen, in this case 'facebook.com' as I just find the actual website easier to use than any facebook apps ive seen. btw i have an HTC Wildfire if that makes a difference.




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Perrin
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  #383399 23-Sep-2010 00:55
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Just create a bookmark in the browser, then add a shortcut to that bookmark ("+" -> Shortcut -> Bookmark -> select bookmark).

Unfortunately the icon will be an ugly bookmark image. I haven't found a way to change that.



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  #383424 23-Sep-2010 06:41
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The other option is when you're in Browser (or Internet, or whatever it's called) go to the Bookmarks screen. If you long-press a bookmark, a menu will appear and one of the options is "send to Home" or something similar.

Quite handy for websites that don't have an Android app. :)

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  #383509 23-Sep-2010 10:49
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haakuturi: The other option is when you're in Browser (or Internet, or whatever it's called) go to the Bookmarks screen. If you long-press a bookmark, a menu will appear and one of the options is "send to Home" or something similar.

Quite handy for websites that don't have an Android app. :)


Worked great on my Nexus One. :-)   




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sonmica
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  #383571 23-Sep-2010 12:12
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You can also use the app FolderOrganiser to change the shortcut icon of the bookmark on your desktop (among other things).

RealityClash

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  #383595 23-Sep-2010 13:23
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thanks for the replys. did what you guys said and it works well :D




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