How to Customize Your Homescreen on iOS

[@AndrewClare]

Get the wallpapers here: andrewjclare.gumroad.com/l/everythingbundle Here’s an updated link to the widget: ://widgy.icu/api/v1/widgy/9b3a9cb8-9d7f-4989-a635-f1779bf82686 If it’s not working when you click it. Take a screenshot of the link and copy it into a browser or widgy

[@CyberNetLii]

I don’t understand

[@stranded-jo8727]

Still doesn't work

[@notdedsec_ck9383]

this link still does not work

[@TheRealTalk-]

I’m sorry but this dude is a fucing legend, I’ve spend hours looking for a legitimate totorial that’s not 2 hrs long and this guys does is it in five minutes,

[@7775Kevin]

Thanks for this. Apple is nuts for making people go through all this just to make their home screen layout. Anyway, I appreciate your work on this video. Thanks

[@AndrewClare]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TurfSurf]

As a long time Android user who switched to IOS, I found customization on IOS is absolutely crazy! Luckily, I don’t do a lot of customization anymore.😂

[@AndrewClare]

It use to be impossible without jailbreaking

[@wjckc79]

Same here: long time Android user who switched to iOS awhile back. Here is a tip: replace the stock iPhone keyboard with Microsoft SwiftKey. If after setting it up, the keyboard hasn't changed, restart the phone. Make sure you look though SwiftKey's options. Not only is it all around better to type on, you can turn on a number row as well as other things. It also does a much better job with predictive txt (after you've put it through some use) and it lets you cuss. No more, "That's so ducked up."

[@nunchk9542]

There is no customization on an iphone. Everyone has the same exact phone and screen and icons etc, so on so forth, puke.

[@himshurai]

​@@AndrewClare I'm on iOS 17 on a 15 Pro. The transparency isn't working for me - shows a great or a white background. Followed the same exact steps, also tried steps from other videos. Any tips/workaround?

[@larry-of9kh]

Apple and customtomising ??? They restrict you

[@QuantaSolace]

It just shows how Apple really needs to add more customization out of the box instead of making users jump through hoops to customize the icons.

[@AndrewClare]

I agree

[@AHMADAHMAD-oq5is]

They don't even had the back button

[@scrumdum1]

@@AHMADAHMAD-oq5is 100% agree with the customisation stuff, but btw in most apps ios allows the gesture of swiping from the very left of the screen towards the right to use ‘back’

[@tylerwanner9690]

I mean Atleast we don’t have to jailbreak to have widgets anymore

[@manochao171]

that's their philosophy, that's called brand identity

[@AndrewClare]

Cyber Monday Sale! Use code AC50 for 50% off my wallpaper pack!

[@ArkanPratama-um5hj]

2:01

[@cielo_ciel_]

I can’t find the gradient wallpaper tho 😢

[@d_onassis]

That was a rabbit hole, Andrew 😂.You are correct, this type of customization is tedious but so few people are willing to push through their fear to learn something new. Awesome video.

[@LaynieMe]

I would have to eat mushrooms before I attempted such a task.

[@hasnathridoy]

Man!!!!! 😮 That's a lots of stuff to do for a simple customization compare to Android. Great vid btw.

[@AndrewClare]

I know right! Come on Apple make it easier

[@GOkuKakarot17]

Hats off to u for customising iPhone i just let mine be like everybody else but i want to customise home screen just like my lockscreen​@@AndrewClare

[@PeterJosias-cr3ur]

The fact that you have to do all that just to customize your phone it’s embarrassing honestly

[@androidstud]

😅😂

[@D33Skii]

bro it’s so worth it, i spent the $10 for the app icon & it looks so dope bro it’s so easy to set up everything bro. it’s definitely worth it, he just makes it look all extra in the video for some reason…

[@kiokayx]

laughs i'm android *

[@DileepaDilshan]

True😂

[@REMIX8604]

​@@jimdoesntswimdon't be proud of that...

[@PradoshMitra2121]

iPhone is good. I use one myself. However when one compares it to Android it falls terribly short. There are just so many things Android can do that make life easier. iPhone has a lot of ground to cover if it really wants to be a device that makes life easier. After all that is what a smartphone should be. Smart enough to make life smooth sailing.

[@Simon-is2xd]

To give credit to Apple. I think they do these things TO MAKE it easier and "smooth sailing". The more freedom you give the user the harder it is to control what they do and therefore harder to make it "smooth sailing". As long as you use the phone the way Apple wants you to then it's as smooth as it can be. Coming from an Android user (currently the Oneplus 7 Pro)

[@Winona-bt6tp]

@@Simon-is2xdhi I had the 7 pro max and just upgraded to 14 pro max. I find apple so easy to use, used to have android and will never go back Apple is easy to use and love playing with changing things on my iPhone. This man did awesome job creating this video and love his voice and makes video easy to understand. Downside this made a mountain out of a mole hill. My guess is he is way over educated 😂

[@hasnathridoy]

​@@Simon-is2xd lol

[@Invintius]

@@Winona-bt6tpthe 7 pro max doesn’t exist

[@DiegoSanchez-td1fk]

@@Winona-bt6tp Bro talking abt an imaginary phone lol. Anyways, what android device were u using?

[@punitcool1in]

After watching this video, One I have decided to go back to Android. The same thing can be done in seconds. Jesuse it was too much work to change the look of my home screen. Thanks for sharing the video, Apple please add themes and save your customers from the trouble.

[@del3bcl3]

Your video is insanely bright. I had to turn my brightness down and found out when I got an ad that I turn it down more than I thought lol.

[@AndrewClare]

Seems fine in my device

[@LonleyCat_LC]

Not on mine

[@christopher_campbell]

It is on mine

[@Cybex.]

The widget is OK. As for the icons, it's not worth it, as unfortunately they don't display notifications❗️

[@MrQuay03]

Wtf, why no notification? This is usually then

[@ianbleach]

Live the setup and the video is super helpful, great quality too!

[@AndrewClare]

Awesome, thank you!

[@abujunayed]

I want a a phone that looks and feels like the iPhone but with android functionality. Tempted to get an iPhone this year but everything seems to require an extra step

[@vinzcio]

Love that you always say "God bless" in the end of your videos. Most people out there try to be so neutral. Shine on, brother!

[@AndrewClare]

Glad you noticed!

[@bobbysworldrox]

Well he's not saying which god he's referring to so people will interpret it as neutral

[@rameshgovindaraj7268]

After watching the whole video, I decided to leave my home screen as it is...!😂

[@AndrewClare]

Hahah fair enough

[@ayubtjandra]

Maybe you should turn off the HDR quality mode. It is very bright!

[@AndrewClare]

My newer videos have it turned off

[@JustinBallard117]

The only downside is that any animations when swiping reveals the ugly cut out for the wallpaper but other than that it's great! Thanx!

[@AndrewClare]

Yeah I agree

[@JustinBallard117]

@@AndrewClare do you know of any apps that give you a transparent widget with a clock that works with ALL of your homescreens? It's so annoying having to re edit them in the app take a screenshot again etc.

[@IamaDanish]

I think one or both of these videos might help you and others watching: *Good Mondays Paper* explains how to remove the shortcut notification in her video: *"How to customize your iPad 💛🏡 | Aesthetic widgets, app icons, wallpaper ☻"*. And *Sleepy Daze* tells you how to remove shortcut banners in her video: *"how I make my iphone 14 pro max cute & aesthetic ☁ | iOS 16, custom phone theme + accessories 💜🐻‍❄"* And they both have put timestamps in the description so it should be easy to find if that's all you want to see.

[@AndrewClare]

thank you. I will pin this comment

[@rainnationgraphics467]

Honestly I moved from android and bought iPhone 14 pro max, I like everything that the phone comes with the way it is and the basic stuff it has I’m not customising or changing wallpapers Thank you

[@i_tanmay]

I moved from s21 to 13 pro. I want to kill myself for downgrading years in tech and customisation. If it wasn’t for iwatch, airpods pro and my ipad pro I never would have switched to this highly outdated and buggy iphone . It’s literally shit engineering.

[@_w.w._]

@@i_tanmaybuggy my ass. I’ve owned a lot of iPhones and a lot android (Samsung) phones and none of my iPhones were buggy. My Samsung phones a lot though. Customization wise you’re 100% correct but buggy? Hell no. At least not the phones i owned

[@PhayzinOut]

@@i_tanmayiWatch, huh?

[@brytonmunro5270]

@@i_tanmay buggy iPhone? Bruh. Are you dumb?

[@brytonmunro5270]

@@i_tanmay and what the fuck is an Iwatch?

[@RealJoseph123]

I know how to do it, but I’m watching anyways for the algorithm! Very useful video for newcomers to the iPhone. Thanks for sharing!

[@AndrewClare]

Thanks for watching

[@FlaviuMariusPanaite]

HDR = 🏆✨

[@RWChris1983]

Do you know if it's possible to change the widget clock format to 24hr?

[@D33Skii]

bro i finally did this !! i spent the $10 for the icon pack & it is so worth it !!! it’s not that much to do to get everything set up for the apps. in my opinion it is so worth it to change your app icon it looks so dope fr !!

[@LaynieMe]

Andrew, I commend you on your dedication in achieving this goal, your wallpaper is on point. Good line up on apps. I cannot partake in this 686 step process because I would lose my shit at “delete”. It would be easier for me to find Hades bedroom door, deep in the underworld but only after stopping for some Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas with Dante and his inferno. lol. Not healthy. Hostile environment around every corner. Bottom line: Someone in that apple world is a sadomasochist who targets people w/OCD.

[@AlphaCodexx197]

As an Android user who has just recently switched to iOS (mainly for work reasons) they really need to add some more customization options like a clock widget like that or allowing for free movement of apps on the home screen. It's the one thing I miss from Android

[@pp3k3jamail]

I never understand when people say that I switch to a iphone for work. What he heck can't you do with a Samsung s23 or s23 ultra or Google pixel or OnePlus for work? That's kind of a lame argument one of my cousins works for the government and he has a s23 Ultra.

[@tichponde3237]

The fact that there’s in app purchases is crazier ! 😂😂

[@AndrewClare]

Yeah. It’s widgy making you pay. What can you do?

[@darkrising8280]

the moment my age group mature and stop caring about green and blue colored bubbles, I’m switching to samsung it’s truly a 1000$ experience. Thanks for for video 🙏

[@BlazingTonk]

Didn’t knew that your video is in HDR. Noice

[@tofujeff]

wow you make iOS look like android more

[@MinimalisTech]

CLEEEAAANNN. Love this wallpaper pack, i'm still using it today

[@AndrewClare]

Thanks bro!

[@jaskaranbhogal7219]

how to get these wallpapers

[@Lightion.]

Bro can you send me the wallpapers on discord i rlly need one badly 😢

[@gokulsunilkumar3966]

Introducing IOS 21 with customisation the mooooost personal ios everrrrrr

[@zzsmkr]

I was watching this at night and the HDR fucking have me permanent blindness 😭 Great video nonetheless

[@AndrewClare]

😂😂😂

[@Vexxev]

Apple seriously needs to give us the option when long pressing on an app to "Change App Icon". Creating shortcuts for an app just to do this is just so tedious and not user friendly.

[@theforeigner6988]

Thumbs up for „God bless“👍🏿

[@AndrewClare]

🙏🏻

[@AfterDarkGrafX-1]

Great vid I normally design icons for MacOS may need to add a few myself it's a shame Apple don't allow for more customisation options I mean it'd be nice to just be able to position icons freely than the uniformed way.

[@generalimac]

Incredible work, i really appricate you for making this. Lets hope Apple doesn't mess it up on their next update.

[@reazn.999]

I'm a apple enjoyer as well but I gotta admit you just made the screen look like the android start screen. nothing for me but looks good

[@caglarhascalli]

Literally, if i want my phone look like that, i would go for an android phone. Apple has its own uniqueness and i kinda enjoy it.

[@stevenbobyr978]

Just bought your wallpaper, amazing

[@AndrewClare]

Thanks bro!

[@adrianogil]

This QR code dont work anymore. pls update.

[@peterson61]

Really wish we could change the position of the time/date on the lock screen (or even switch it off to just leave the image).

[@NoseClams]

you can just turn it off. I have the top just blank with the image so it looks like there is nothing there.

[@Ronnet]

If you want this level of customization (or much more for that matter) you really need to be on Android. The amount of effort it takes to get this done on iPhone is rediculous. And in the end it doesn't even look good because the background icon moves and breaks the illusion when you unlock or switch apps.

[@AndrewClare]

I just did it on ios though. The look doesn't change the os

[@Ronnet]

@@AndrewClare it looks good when static. But try unlocking your phone and you'll notice the widget part of the background move as well. Same when you switch between apps. Once you see it, it can't be unseen. It's especially noticeable if you have loved ones as your wallpaper because it basically cuts through their faces and such. Not a good look in addition to being needlessly complex. Apple should just allow invisible widgets for those that want them, or better yet freedom to design your launcher as you see fit.

[@Dmil2424]

Lmfao it’s ALOT of work…. Not gonna lie

[@thekaibenz]

thanks, i just stumble upon your video last week and I had not think about customizing my phone to this point. But I did anyway, and it took me 2 days. 😭

[@ishanarora7948]

Thanks for making it HDR enjoyed it even more

[@_quixote]

If apple increased the customization on the iPhones, they’ll be alot more successful. Why make it so difficult?

[@markpatrick9846]

The shit I have to go threw as an iPhone holder just to make my phone look better. I know I’m not the only one with iPhone getting tired of the limitation

[@jessicabryson]

Great video. Defo going to give this a go

[@AndrewClare]

Glad you liked it 😁

[@afropkerz]

God damn. I bought today my first iphone ever. Been an android fanboy and I'm used to the easy customing of android, but now I wanted to try something new. I thought would be cool to make a nice homescreen but I gave up before even starting XD Settling with the default look it is.

[@shl24yw89]

I was team android. Life got busy, got an iphone so I don't have to bother with customization anymore. I just don't want to think anymore. Too tired for aesthetic. As long as it function. Thank god apple make me think less about my phone. It's nice.

[@valeries2037]

I've been on Apple a few years now and this is the first walk through I've seen - it was recommended to me. I do like the new widget app though so may use that.. just not sure if I have the patience to do all the icons LOL. This is great though and I'll keep it in case I do. Thanks so much.

[@fredbureau-russell7718]

Great video

[@AndrewClare]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@greenmachatea]

Clean and beautiful to have on the iphone. But ugly to use and scroll pages. Thanks for your hardwork on this video tho.

[@johnpallow6697]

Holy crap, all that work just to customise

[@EastLA-kv2ee]

Too much stuff to do just for a wallpaper, but it does look cool

[@SqP3]

I have a samsung galaxy s24 U and my girlfriend has a iphone 15 pro max. When i costumized my phone with "Good Lock" App, she wanted to do the same.. i told her that the only problem there is, that she has an iPhone.. she will switch to samsung soon as she FINALLY realized, how boring iPhones are..

[@Andries5143]

You are the best 😊

[@AndrewClare]

🙏🏻 thank you

[@Midoryiass]

Even though andriod may be much easier at least apple gives something of customization, yes I tried ios before I had a xr and it was honestly a hassle to simply customize place the widget and apps

[@rekurahman6931]

Overflow wallpaper pack…iykyk 1:40

[@mj7195]

I wish I had watched the video before starting this, now my phone looks like crap and it will take me forever to get it back.

[@AndrewClare]

Just reset it

[@mikethompson5979]

Your 3D widgets really look amazing. I'm planning on buying then i noticed the pics on the website show widgets with the 3D effect. How did you do that and is it part of the icon pack?

[@AndrewClare]

Hey bro sorry I didn’t make those. You’ll have to reach out to the original creator I’m not sure

[@caigeosiris]

Thanks for the simple tutorial, finally got my screen looking how i want after 10 years lol any way to remove the “widgy” text under the widget?

[@AndrewClare]

Nope

[@himshurai]

​ @AndrewClare I'm on iOS 17 on a 15 Pro. The transparency isn't working for me - shows a great or a white background. Followed the same exact steps, also tried steps from other videos. Any tips/workaround?

[@HeyNomadic]

Hi, neither the url on your description or qr code work. Could you please reply with an updated link. Thanks

[@AndrewClare]

Make sure widgy is already downloaded widgyURL://widgy.icu/api/v1/widgy/98bda6c2-302f-4a5d-9c07-2a12ac6865e5

[@matthewhernandez6960]

Same here the url doesn’t work still

[@ruslanyatskiv8276]

Not working!!!no clock, why you don't post a QR scan? Please

[@ruslanyatskiv8276]

@@AndrewClare can you send me QR scan for the clock pls

[@aadam3s]

Someone else having issues with downloading the widget? Neither the code nor the link work... What do I do wrong?

[@apureelement]

I’m having a similar issue too. I’m a keep playing around and see if I nail it. I’ll let you know.

[@apureelement]

I think we’re gonna have to try to find out how to customize that widget because I couldn’t find the one he put on his description. But the link I added on the comments is the one before the customization.

[@apureelement]

Also, I’m having trouble putting the background of the wallpaper. Apparently it’s not taking my screenshot. Maybe my phone isn’t supported yet. I have a iPhone iPhone SE, the last generation.

[@aadam3s]

Thanks for the update! I also didn't manage to make it work ... unfortunately.

[@AndrewClare]

That’s strange. It works for some and some it doesn’t. Try this link widgyURL://widgy.icu/api/v1/widgy/9b3a9bff-2842-4e6b-81ab-7c239109d586

[@MrKrispee]

lol gotta have a tutorial video about apple homescreen customization hahahahahahahaha

[@AndrewClare]

You do on Android as well. The basic customization on Android is trash. Video tutorial give you what you really what

[@bashirbala5695]

How i can the 30 by adele widgy and icons 😢

[@AndrewClare]

It’s linked in the description

[@yeassirullah1344]

Nah paying for wallpaper is some else LOL i’d never do that

[@kvngwavyy]

I need a key framing tutorial it’s so confusing?? Lol

[@snfrd]

Can you make the huge widget to be just a weather widget that size?

[@fahieme]

The only way I can watch this without hurting my eyes is by turning my screen brightness all the way down

[@AndrewClare]

Lol sorry man

[@hardik6700]

Very nice. Thank you for sharing.

[@DeefyVR]

I’m running iOS 17

[@Btw_itsyassh]

It’s paid stuff 😢

[@keishito]

Looks nice. But less convenient, you got rid of all the shortcuts

[@randycousins4572]

darn it, I really wanted this to work however, your widget link does not work, I tried taking a picture of the QR code on the TV and importing it through the app, and that didn’t work either, so I finally just gave up, but I do appreciate the video anyway

[@AndrewClare]

Try this one widgyURL://widgy.icu/api/v1/widgy/98bda6c2-302f-4a5d-9c07-2a12ac6865e5

[@randycousins4572]

@@AndrewClarethank you sir for your quick response. Working wonderfully now!

[@KMG101]

Very nice vid !!! Is it a max ?

[@AndrewClare]

Pro

[@KMG101]

@@AndrewClare max too big and heavy right ?

[@mxhusky5308]

Nice video. Easier to buy an Andriod if you want the freedom to easily customize your phone.

[@MrQuay03]

And usable back gesture, better keyboard, notifications, quick short cuts, T9 phone dial with business search

[@drew31805]

i hava questuio htouigh how to change wthe clock by adele to transparent why I download it it becomes totay black

[@whosaywzhat]

thanks but impossible to move all apps with your method and the widgy wiidget is by no means available, what a pity. Will search other with other chanels. Thanks anyhow

[@dyana9673]

Yikes..I wish I could just press on my icons to edit the colors. I hate the green ones. The ONLY thing I miss about android. However, I don't miss it enough to go back.

[@Lowkeyidek_]

When I try importing the widget I get a message stating “Import Failed Importing failed. Please try to import via a different source type.” I have tried both the link and qr code, any fix?

[@AndrewClare]

Does this link work widgyURL://widgy.icu/api/v1/widgy/98bda6c2-302f-4a5d-9c07-2a12ac6865e5

[@LonleyCat_LC]

There is no “link in the description” for the Home Screen clock

[@AndrewClare]

It’s there and in the pinned comment

[@LonleyCat_LC]

Oh I see it thanks

[@LonleyCat_LC]

When I clicked it is said nothing found but thanks for your help

[@stephaniesalazar1765]

I can't believe how difficult is to customize a iphone omg

[@AndrewClare]

Not that hard

[@jermainehewitt3803]

@@AndrewClare your right its not that hard, It’s extremely difficult lol. iPhone customization just sucks. Yall need to admit it and get it over with

[@joan9955]

​@@jermainehewitt3803skill issue

[@demonx7735]

the struggle for simple customizations is real in iphones

[@joeybrownmedia]

Just came for the clock. Not a big fan of using the shortcut icons.

[@marcverdulezcano6323]

Android users passing by just to see IPhone customization... 👇

[@123greatfriend]

Tedious work for one small change in the Home Screen 😂

[@eliezerz1950]

how to remove the status icons on top of iphone?

[@Klay.Dann18]

Great vid, do you get notifications with the shortcuts?

[@AndrewClare]

No notification won’t appear for the short cuts

[@asan1050]

ThanksMuch!

[@nikeeweston]

Big old apple fan woman here since iPhone came out….and I’m getting the iPhone 15 pro max….BUT COME ON APPLE THIS IS JUST RIDICULOUS WE HAVE TO DO ALL THIS. This is why I won’t be doing this cos life is too friggin short. But it’s cool.

[@joecrdv79]

How to make my apps smaller on galaxy s21 ultra

[@bhanusaiteja5828]

the widget is not working the url not opening

[@hjamal1109]

02:07 any idea how to change the colour of the battery, signal and clock on the top next to the notch? I quite like this wallpaper but it is annoying that I can't see the status bar.

[@AndrewClare]

no it's due to the wallpaper

[@brunoqueiros2971]

I got a problem, got the widget but it comes with background and i cant put it like that to add the screen shot as background

[@AndrewClare]

You have to follow the step of adding in the background in the widget app

[@thelittlegamingchannel]

I just purchased the iPhone 14 Pro Max, and watching this video makes me want to return it. You must do all this to customize your home screen; absolutely ridiculous. There has to be an easier way. I should go back to my Galaxy S22. Apple should be ashamed of itself. Excellent video but very discouraging. I had to rewind the video and still can't get it.

[@AndrewClare]

iPhone still better

[@doombringer1505]

Ok. So now I'm more cofused as ever. I just want to learn how to remove a blank widget... Think I got a migraine watching a finger jump all over the phone all the while someone saying "easy".

[@rowdyralph]

I must be going insane or not getting something because I can not for the life of me get a clear widget with a transparent widget. Wtf

[@sh3pher_d542]

Same lol just black

[@rowdyralph]

I figure it out. After you select your size widget you click on image scroll down to widgy and select transport background. Crazy how no one just tells you this in any tutorial

[@sh3pher_d542]

@@rowdyralph yooo thank you!