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How to Add YouTube to Home Screen on iPhone

Author: Iqbal | Guide: iPhone |
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If YouTube is the app you visit daily then adding it to your home screen is the best option you can opt for. This article will help you to learn How to Add YouTube to the Home Screen of your iPhone in 5 easy steps.

YouTube has become a go-to application for everyone these days as one can find videos of all genres on this platform. Not only do people use it for their entertainment but also for educational purposes. Adding the app to your home screen on your device will make it easier for you to launch and start using it whenever you want to. YouTube also allows its users to save their favorite videos to watch them later at any time. This article will help you to learn the process of adding YouTube to the home screen.

How to Bring YouTube to Home Screen on iPhone

Add YouTube to Home Screen on iPhone in 5 Easy Steps

Step-1 Go to the App Library: To add YouTube to the home screen on your iPhone first Go to the App library which you can find by swiping right on the screen with your fingers.

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Step-2 Search for YouTube: In the search box of the App, gallery Search for YouTube. You will see the results only if the app is installed on your device.

If you want to install YouTube then you can get the app from the app store easily.

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Step-3 Tap and Hold the YouTube icon: As soon as you Tap on 'Go' you will find the App in the results. From here:

  • tap and long hold the YouTube icon to move it to your home screen.

Similarly, from here you can search for other apps that are not visible on your home screen but are installed on your device.

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Step-4 Drag it to the Home Screen: Then drag and hold the YouTube icon through your finger and bring it to your home screen.

When you reach the home screen, release the finger and it will be added to the home screen.

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Step-5 Tap anywhere on the space: You can now hold and drag the YouTube icon to anywhere you find the space empty on your home screen.

And finally, it will be visible on your iPhone's home screen from where you can access it easily.

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FAQ

How To Add YouTube's Video link on iPhone's Home screen?

  • Open the YouTube app that has a red and white icon with a white triangle inside.
  • Search for a video by tapping on the magnifying glass icon in the upper-right corner. 
  • Select the video and Tap the Share icon from below the video playback screen.
  • Paste the URL in any area that allows you to enter text. You will then see a shortcut for a particular video.

How To Download YouTube Videos on iPhone?

You can Download Videos to watch them offline on YouTube on your iPhone in 5 simple steps.

  • Open the YouTube application on your iPhone.
  • Then open the video you want to download
  • Tap on the Download button.
  • Once the download is completed, the Download icon will show a blue tick
  • You can view the downloaded videos in the Library tab under Downloads.

How To Download YouTube Videos Using Third-Party Apps?

  • Download any third-party app from the App Store
  • Then Launch the app and tap the Browser tab at the bottom of the app
  • Search and Go to a YouTube Video downloader website like KeepVid
  • Enter the link to the YouTube video you want to download.
  • Follow the instructions on the website to download the video.
  • Once the video has been downloaded, go to 'My Files', and your video should be there under Downloads.

How To Create Shortcut Link of YouTube To The Home Screen on Android?

  • Open the Chrome app on your device.
  • Then open YouTube to create the shortcut link.
  • Then tap on for menu options.
  • Select the Add to Home Screen option from the list of options.
  • Then Tap on the Add command and Select Add command Automatically.
  • The Shortcut link of YouTube will then be visible on the Home screen of your phone.

How To Add YouTube To Home Screen On Android?

To add a new app shortcut on your Home screen on Android

  • Begin by opening the All Apps screen by swiping up on the Home screen.
  • Next, then tap and hold the app icon you want to add to the Home screen.
  • Then add it to your home screen.
  • Place the icon where you want it to go, then release your finger.

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