To create custom widgets on iPhone, you can follow these steps:
- Ensure that your iPhone is running iOS 14 or later. Custom widgets were introduced in iOS 14, so older versions of iOS do not support this feature.
- Press and hold on any empty area of your iPhone’s home screen. This will enter the “jiggle mode,” which allows you to edit and customize your home screen.
- Tap the “+” icon located in the top-left corner of the screen. This will open the widget gallery.
- Scroll through the widget gallery and select the widget size you prefer. You can choose from different sizes such as small, medium, or large.
- Once you have selected a widget size, you will see a list of available widgets. Swipe left or right to browse through the options.
- When you find a widget you want to add, tap on it. This will take you to the widget configuration screen.
- On the widget configuration screen, you can choose the specific content or functionality you want the widget to display. This can vary depending on the widget you selected. For example, if you chose the “Photos” widget, you can select a specific album to display photos from.
- After configuring the widget, tap the “Add Widget” button to add it to your home screen. You can then drag and drop the widget to the desired location on your home screen.
- To customize the appearance and arrangement of the widgets, you can tap and hold on a widget, and then select “Edit Widget” from the pop-up menu. This will allow you to resize, delete, or move the widget.
- You can also create custom widget stacks by dragging one widget on top of another. This allows you to have multiple widgets in the same location, and you can swipe through them to access different information.
- To exit the “jiggle mode” and save your changes, press the home button (or swipe up from the bottom on iPhones without a home button).
That’s it! You have created a custom widget on your iPhone’s home screen. You can repeat these steps to add more widgets or customize existing ones to suit your preferences.