Navigating the vast app library on your iPhone can be a time-consuming task, especially when you’re in search of a specific application. To streamline your daily interactions, Apple introduced a convenient feature that allows users to effortlessly add their frequently used apps to a dedicated “Favorites” section within the App Library. By organizing your most essential apps in this easily accessible location, you can save precious seconds and enhance your overall iPhone experience.
Adding an app to your Favorites is a simple and straightforward process that can be completed in just a few taps. Whether you’re an experienced iPhone user or a newcomer to the Apple ecosystem, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to add a favorite app to your iPhone. Let’s dive into the details and discover how to customize your iPhone’s App Library for maximum convenience and efficiency.
The App Library, introduced in iOS 14, serves as a central hub for all your installed apps, offering a comprehensive view of your entire app collection. Unlike the traditional home screen, which displays apps in a grid-like layout, the App Library automatically categorizes apps into folders based on their type and usage patterns. This innovative feature makes it easier to find the app you need, when you need it, without cluttering up your home screen with unnecessary icons.
Accessing the Contacts App
Navigating to the Contacts app is the first step in adding a favorite contact to your iPhone. Follow these detailed instructions to access your contacts:
- Locate the **Contacts** icon on your iPhone’s home screen. It typically appears as a blue silhouette of two heads.
- Tap the **Contacts** icon to launch the app.
- Upon opening the app, you will see a list of all the contacts stored on your iPhone. This list can be organized alphabetically, by contact name, or by group.
- Now that you have accessed the Contacts app, you can proceed to add a favorite contact.
Creating a New Contact
Follow these steps to create a new contact:
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Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
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Tap the + button in the top-right corner.
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Enter the contact’s information in the provided fields:
- First Name: Enter the contact’s first name.
- Last Name: Enter the contact’s last name.
- Phone: Enter the contact’s phone number.
- Email: Enter the contact’s email address.
- Company: Enter the contact’s company or organization.
- Job Title: Enter the contact’s job title.
- Address: Enter the contact’s street address, city, state, and zip code.
- Website: Enter the contact’s personal or business website.
- Social Profiles: Enter the contact’s social media profiles (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram).
- Notes: Add any additional information about the contact.
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Once you have filled in the necessary information, tap the Save button in the top-right corner.
Adding a Favorite to the Home Screen
To add a favorite website or web page to your iPhone’s home screen, follow these steps:
1. Open Safari and navigate to the website you want to add as a favorite.
Make sure you are on the specific page or article that you want to save.
2. Tap the Share button.
This button looks like a square with an up arrow coming out of it and is located at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll down the Share menu and tap “Add to Home Screen”
This will bring up a new screen where you can customize the name and icon of the favorite.
Here are some additional details about this step:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Enter a name for the favorite. This will be displayed on the home screen. |
| Icon | Choose an icon for the favorite. You can use a suggested icon or tap “Select Photo” to choose a custom image. |
| Add | Tap “Add” to add the favorite to your home screen. |
Setting Up Voice Commands for Favorites
To set up voice commands for your favorite contacts, follow these steps:
1. Open the “Contacts” app and select a contact.
2. Tap the “Edit” button in the upper-right corner.
3. Scroll down to the “Phone Numbers” section and tap the phone number you wish to assign a voice command to.
4. Tap the “Add Label” button and enter a custom label for the voice command.
| Voice Command | Example |
|---|---|
| “Call work” | Calls the specified contact’s work number |
| “Text mom” | Sends a text message to the specified contact’s primary phone number |
| “Call home” | Calls the specified contact’s home landline |
5. Once you have created a custom label, you can invoke the voice command by saying “Hey Siri, call [custom label].”
From the Phone App
To add a favorite from the Phone app:
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap the Recents tab.
- Find the contact you want to add as a favorite and tap the “i” icon next to their name.
- Tap the star icon in the upper right corner of the contact’s profile.
- The contact will now be added to your Favorites list.
Managing Favorites from the Phone App
Once you have added some favorites, you can manage them from the Phone app.
- To view your favorites, tap the Favorites tab in the Phone app.
- To rearrange your favorites, tap and hold on a contact and drag it to a new position.
- To delete a favorite, swipe left on the contact and tap Delete.
- To add a favorite to your Home screen, tap and hold on a contact and select Add to Home Screen.
- To make a call to a favorite, tap on their name in the Favorites list. You can also make a call to a favorite by using Siri. Just say “Call [favorite’s name]” and Siri will make the call for you.
| Step | Action |
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| 1 | Open the Phone app. |
| 2 | Tap the Recents tab. |
| 3 | Find the contact you want to add as a favorite and tap the “i” icon next to their name. |
| 4 | Tap the star icon in the upper right corner of the contact’s profile. |
| 5 | The contact will now be added to your Favorites list. |
Adding Favorites Using Siri
Siri can make adding favorites to your iPhone a breeze. Follow these steps:
- Activate Siri by holding down the Home button or saying “Hey Siri.”.
- Say “Add [contact’s name] to my favorites.”.
- Siri will confirm the contact’s name. Say “Yes” or “Confirm.”.
- Siri will add the contact to your Favorites list.
- To verify, open the Phone app and tap on the Favorites tab.
- The contact you added using Siri should now appear in the Favorites list.
| Here are some additional tips for adding favorites using Siri: |
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| – You can specify which phone number to add as a favorite if the contact has multiple numbers stored. For example, you could say “Add [contact’s name] mobile to my favorites.” |
| – If you want to add a contact to a specific group of favorites, you can say “Add [contact’s name] to my work favorites.” or “Add [contact’s name] to my family favorites.” |
| – You can also use Siri to remove favorites. Just say “Remove [contact’s name] from my favorites.” |
Organizing Favorites into Groups
To organize your favorites into groups for easier management and access, follow these steps:
1. Open the Safari app on your iPhone.
On your iPhone’s home screen, tap on the Safari app icon to open it.
2. Tap on the Bookmarks icon.
At the bottom of the screen, tap on the “Bookmarks” icon, which looks like an open book.
3. Tap on the “Edit” button.
In the top right corner of the screen, tap on the “Edit” button.
4. Tap on the “New Folder” button.
At the bottom of the screen, tap on the “New Folder” button, which looks like a plus sign inside a circle.
5. Enter a name for the new group.
In the pop-up window that appears, enter a name for the new group of favorites.
6. Tap on the “Save” button.
Tap on the “Save” button in the top right corner of the screen to save the new group.
7. Drag and drop favorites into the new group.
To organize your favorites into the newly created group, simply drag and drop them onto it. You can drag and drop individual favorites or multiple favorites at once.
| Group Name | URL |
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| Social Media | www.facebook.com, www.twitter.com, www.instagram.com |
| News & Information | www.cnn.com, www.bbc.com, www.nytimes.com |
| Entertainment | www.netflix.com, www.hulu.com, www.disneyplus.com |
Adding a Favorite Contact
To add a favorite contact on your iPhone, open the Phone app and tap the Contacts tab. Then, tap the plus (+) button in the верхний правый угол and select New Contact. Enter the contact’s information, including their name, phone number, and email address. Once you’ve entered all the necessary information, tap Save.
Sharing Favorites with Others
You can share your favorite contacts with others via text message, email, or AirDrop. To share a favorite contact via text message, open the Messages app and start a new conversation with the person you want to share the contact with. Then, tap the share button (the square with an upward arrow) and select the Favorites tab. Tap the contact you want to share, and then tap Send.
To share a favorite contact via email, open the Mail app and start a new email message. Then, tap the share button and select the Favorites tab. Tap the contact you want to share, and then tap Send.
To share a favorite contact via AirDrop, make sure that both you and the person you’re sharing the contact with have AirDrop turned on. Then, open the Contacts app and tap on the contact you want to share. Tap the share button and select the AirDrop option. Once the person you’re sharing the contact with appears in the AirDrop menu, tap their name to send the contact.
Other Ways to Add Favorites
In addition to adding favorites through the Phone app, you can also add favorites through the Messages app, Mail app, or FaceTime app. To add a favorite through the Messages app, open a conversation with the person you want to add as a favorite. Then, tap their contact name at the top of the conversation and select Add to Favorites.
To add a favorite through the Mail app, open an email from the person you want to add as a favorite. Then, tap their email address at the top of the email and select Add to Favorites.
To add a favorite through the FaceTime app, open a FaceTime call with the person you want to add as a favorite. Then, tap their contact name at the top of the call and select Add to Favorites.
How to Add a Favorite on iPhone
Steps:
- Open the webpage or link you want to add.
- Tap the Share button, which looks like a box with an upward arrow.
- Scroll down and tap “Add to Favorites.”.
- Name your favorite and tap “Done.”
Troubleshooting Favorite Creation
If you’re having trouble adding a favorite, try the following:
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Issue |
Solution |
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The “Add to Favorites” option is not available. |
Make sure you’re using Safari as your browser. The “Add to Favorites” option is only available in Safari. |
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I can’t name my favorite. |
The name field is case-sensitive. Make sure you’re using the correct capitalization. |
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My favorite doesn’t appear in the Favorites list. |
The favorite may have been added to a different folder or collection. Check your Favorites list and all folders within it. |
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I accidentally deleted a favorite. |
If you’ve recently deleted a favorite, you can restore it from the Recently Deleted folder in the Favorites list. |
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I’m having trouble syncing my favorites across devices. |
Make sure you’re signed in with the same Apple ID on all devices and that iCloud Bookmarks is enabled. To enable iCloud Bookmarks, go to Settings > iCloud > Bookmarks and toggle the switch to on. |
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I’m still having problems. |
Contact Apple Support for further assistance. |
Adding a Favorite on iPhone
To add a favorite on iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the Safari app.
- Navigate to the website you want to add to your favorites.
- Tap the Share button (square with an upward arrow).
- Scroll down and tap Add to Favorites.
- Enter a name for the favorite and tap Save.
Optimizing Favorite Functionality
Create a Favorites Folder
Organize related favorites by creating folders. Long-press a favorite, tap Edit, then tap New Folder.
Rearrange Favorites
Long-press a favorite and drag it to a new location within the list or folder.
Remove Favorites
Swipe left on a favorite and tap Delete.
Add a Website to Home Screen
For quick access to a specific website, add it to your home screen. Tap the Share button, scroll down, and tap Add to Home Screen.
Use Siri Shortcuts
Create a shortcut to open a favorite website by saying “Hey Siri, open [website name].”
Customize Favorite Icons
Change the default favicon by going to Settings > Safari > Favorites > Custom Favicons.
Enable Quick Access
Enable “Favorites” in the Safari toolbar (Settings > Safari > Toolbar) for easy access.
Use Search Bar
Type a keyword or website name in the Safari search bar to quickly find your favorites.
Sync Favorites Across Devices
Ensure your iCloud account is turned on (Settings > Apple ID > iCloud) to sync favorites across all your Apple devices.
Organize Favorites Using Third-Party Apps
Consider using third-party apps like “Favorite Organizer” or “Fave” to manage and customize your favorites.
| Suggested Apps | Features |
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| Favorite Organizer | Folder organization, custom favicons, shortcuts |
| Fave | Live search, grouping, advanced filtering |
How to Add a Favorite on iPhone
Adding a favorite on your iPhone allows you to quickly access frequently used contacts, websites, or apps. Here’s how to do it:
- Navigate to the desired contact, website, or app.
- Tap on the “Share” icon or the “More” option (depending on the app).
- Select “Add to Favorites” from the list of options.
- Your favorite will now be added to the Favorites section of your Home screen or Safari’s bookmark bar.
People Also Ask
How do I add a favorite website to my iPhone?
To add a favorite website to your iPhone, open Safari and navigate to the desired website. Tap on the “Share” icon, then select “Add to Favorites.” You can choose to save the favorite to the Favorites bar or to a specific folder.
How do I add a favorite contact to my iPhone?
To add a favorite contact to your iPhone, open the Contacts app and select the desired contact. Tap on the “Share” icon, then select “Add to Favorites.” You can choose to save the favorite to the Favorites bar or to a specific group.
How do I add a favorite app to my iPhone?
To add a favorite app to your iPhone, press and hold on the app icon on the Home screen. Tap on the “Add to Favorites” option that appears in the menu. You can choose to save the favorite to the Favorites bar or to a specific folder.
