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/Frequent Questions/
Q: The app I want to add is not in the list?
A: We have 2 options for you to do this please refer to the Custom App section. (see
here)
Q: Why do my widgets have an "AppList." label at the bottom?
A: Make sure to use Large icons in the homescreen Customize menu. (see
here)
Q: My widgets background color does not match the background color?
A: Ensure you are NOT using tinted icons in the homescreen Customize menu. (see
here)
Q: How can I change my wallpaper color to match the widget background color?
A: While in the app, you will see a small icon next to Background Color. You can simply tap that icon to download a plain color wallpaper matching your widget background color (note that you must give permissions to add images to your album, if you declined it you can change it in Settings).
Q: Does AppList track my data? What is your Privacy Policy?
All of SXP Studio's apps have a simple
Privacy Policy:
WE DO NOT COLLECT YOUR DATA. The end :-)
Q: I have a Suggestion / Bug Report / Question
A: AppList. is a one-person project with no paid subscription, as such support is relatively limited. That being said you can always reach out directly by
sending an email.
/Basic Setup/
AppList allows you to turn your homescreen into a list of apps.
To do so, you will need to add the AppList widgets by:
- Long press on an empty area of your homescreen
- Press "Edit"
- Press "Add Widget"
Each widget correspond to a page. Using two consecutive pages will allow you to cover the entire screen space.
/Additional Steps/
In addition to adding the widgets, you will also need to follow a few extra steps:
- Long press on an empty area of your homescreen
- Press "Customize"
- Ensure that the icons are set to "Large"
- Ensure that you are NOT using "Tinted" for your icons
/Adding a Custom App/
If your favorite app is missing from the list? We have two options for you!
To add a custom app follow these steps:
- In the app, go to the app selection page
- Tap "Change Selected Apps" at the bottom
- Tap "Don't see your app" at the bottom
Once you reached that point, refer to the sections below to choose the option that works best for you:
# Option 1 ~ Add a custom app using Apple Shortcuts:
Apple Shortcuts is an app made by Apple, allowing you to create shortcuts that will execute a set of actions of your choosing. You can learn more about shortcuts
here. Once you are familiar with the Shortcuts app and how it works, you can follow the steps below:
- Create a new shortcut with the name of your choosing
- The new shortcut should use Open App action
- Finally, go back to AppList and add a custom app using Apple Shortcuts. Specify the EXACT name of your shortcut as an argument (you can use the Test button to make sure it will get properly triggered).
# Option 2 ~ Add a custom app using a URL:
There are two types of URLs that you can use:
- Universal Link: Some apps define a URL that will automatically open their app, for example if you have the Airbnb app installed on your phone and you open
https://www.airbnb.com in your browser, the native app should automatically open. - URL Schemes: Prior to universal links, apps would sometimes define custom schemes that trigger actions. For example Apple Music can be opened by opening
music:// in your browser. - IMPORTANT: Note that not all apps support Universal Links / URL Schemes. You will need to do your own research & testing.
You can then add a custom app with the name of your choice and the corresponding URL to launch your app. You can tap "Test" to make sure your URL is functional.
