As an Android device user, sometimes you may wish you didn't have to type the URLs of the most visited websites into your device's web browser. Fortunately, this is no longer a problem! Android offers an easier process for adding webpage shortcuts to your device's home screen. This handy feature makes it easy for you to access your favorite websites.
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Method 1 of 4: On Android Browser Version 4.2+
Step 1. Open the device's web browser
Find the globe icon and touch it to open the browser.
Step 2. Visit the desired website
Enter the website name in the text field and press the " Enter " or " Go " key.
Step 3. Touch the “Create Bookmark” icon
This star outline icon is on the right side of the URL bar. An info box will appear asking you to name the bookmark, and specify where to save the bookmark.
Step 4. Touch the drop-down menu
This menu is in the "Add To" option.
Step 5. Touch “Home Screen”
Now you can see the new bookmark on the device's home screen.
Method 2 of 4: Using Dolphin Browser
Step 1. Launch Dolphin Browser
Touch the browser icon from the home screen.
Alternatively, you can look for the Dolphin Browser app icon on the page/app drawer
Step 2. Touch the “Add Bookmark” icon
This icon is marked with an asterisk located on the left side of the URL bar.
Step 3. Visit the website and hold the bookmark you want to save to the home screen
Step 4. Touch “Add shortcut to Home.. " Finished! The website shortcut will be added to the home screen.
Method 3 of 4: Using Android Version of Chrome
Step 1. Launch Google Chrome browser
Touch the Google Chrome icon on the home screen or page/app drawer.
Step 2. Visit the website you want to save
Enter the site address in the search/text bar and press the " Enter " key.
Step 3. Touch the “Menu” button
The appearance of the button will depend on the device. Typically, this button looks like three stacked horizontal lines. You can also access this menu via hardware buttons on the body of the device.
Step 4. Touch “Add to Home Screen”
Finished! The website shortcut will be added to the home screen.
Method 4 of 4: Using Firefox
Step 1. Start Mozilla Firefox
Just touch the Firefox icon on the home screen or page/app drawer.
Step 2. Visit the site you want to save to the home screen
Enter the website name and press the “Enter” key.
Step 3. Touch and hold the address bar
Several options will be displayed.
Step 4. Select “Add to Home Screen”
Finished! The website shortcut will be added to the home screen.