How do I put the Messenger icon on my home screen?

Answered by Antonio Sutton

To put the Messenger icon on your home screen, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Facebook Messenger app on your device.
2. Navigate to the Conversations view, where you can see all your ongoing chats.
3. Find the conversation for which you want to create a shortcut on your home screen.
4. Press and hold your finger on the conversation for a few seconds. After a moment, a menu will appear.
5. In the menu that appears, select the option that says “Create Shortcut.” This option may also be labeled as “Add to Home Screen” or something similar.
6. Once you select this option, Facebook Messenger will display a message that reads, “Shortcut [username] create.” This indicates that the shortcut has been successfully created.
7. Now, go back to your home screen, and you should see the Messenger icon or a shortcut to the specific conversation you selected.

Creating a shortcut for Facebook Messenger on your home screen allows you to quickly access your conversations without having to open the app and navigate through it every time. It provides convenient access to your most important chats.

By creating shortcuts for specific conversations, you can have quick access to the people or groups you frequently message. This can be particularly helpful if you have a large number of conversations and want to easily access certain ones without searching for them every time.

Having the Messenger icon on your home screen also serves as a visual reminder to check and respond to your messages. It can be a convenient way to stay connected with your friends, family, and colleagues.

Additionally, creating shortcuts on your home screen is a useful technique for organizing your device and personalizing it to suit your needs. You can arrange your home screen with shortcuts to your most used apps and functions, making it easier to access them quickly.

In summary, to put the Messenger icon on your home screen, open the app, navigate to the Conversations view, hold your finger on the desired conversation, select “Create Shortcut” from the menu, and you should see the Messenger icon or a shortcut on your home screen. This allows for quick and convenient access to your conversations without having to open the app and navigate through it each time.