THE ULTIMATE iPhone Home Screen - 2023 Guide & Setup

[@ThisIsE]

Hello Awesome People of the Interweb 👋🏻Due to popular demand, I created a post covering the Shortcuts I use. You can check it out here: thisise.substack.com/p/ios-shortcuts-vol2

[@KelvinJohn]

I went through the article and you didn’t share how you got the shortcut switch on the bottom right corner, or did you share how to do that on another video?

[@victorberenguel]

x2

[@juanjoseszwed2597]

How do I get a purchase back?

[@glenng2655]

Is there a way to reverse the colors for the clock? Like the numbers white and the clock black?

[@SvenTheBurningMan]

Hey, how come your weather app says you are located in Varna? Is that Varna Bulgaria?

[@MrQuay03]

This whole video is just ads for his stuff

[@JustAL2004]

Yeah that’s how these people make money. I respect the hustle

[@ravindrasehwag4106]

Thanks for saving 11 mins

[@YkMe1_2_3]

Fr

[@oSJmee]

I have multiple focus modes and each of them only uses 1 Homescreen. Instead of changing them by hand, I have automations running to change them when I go to a specific location or for a specific time. I would say, that's even one step closer to the minimalist approach.

[@MStar10]

Can you explain in detail as I would like to do the same. Thanks 😊

[@oSJmee]

For real or was that a bot comment? 😅I don't know if it works for Android too, I can only tell for iPhone.@@MStar10

[@basketballtricks101]

You should make step by step tutorial on setting up your phone like this!

[@dragonrain3343]

I used to enjoy your “authenticness” and you were always humble - however of late I am seeing your arrogance leaking into your videos. Hope your success isn’t going to your head like other KZbinrs that become popular and change their “roots”.

[@ThisIsE]

Interesting observation and a bit of an insult to be honest. I don't see how arrogance could be streaming from your screen - perhaps you were watching this video with a gloomy state of mind. No hard feelings, however. Stay positive 👍🏻

[@plethoraofstuff.912]

Agree some arrogance in the B roll with the sunglasses and headphones scenarios 🤣

[@dragonrain3343]

@@ThisIsE My state of mind is 100% thanks for your concern. Was not meant as an insult just an observation. I guess the saying goes if the shoe fits…. Take it as constructive criticism rather than insulting a subscriber. You have lost a subscriber with your response - stay positive 👍🏻

[@ethanjaimes6252]

@@ThisIsE Also agree - a tad bit of arrogance in most your videos - but generally good content so I try ignore it. @ThisIsE - your response to that comment was abit childish - everyone is entitled to their own opinion so having a go at their “gloomy state of mind” is abit rough especially in this day and age. A sign of a healthy person is not taking things personally - so maybe try grow up abit in this realm where you are putting yourself out there as a content creator…

[@johnguillen68]

I really miss HTC. I wish they would come back

[@ThisIsE]

That would be rad!

[@phil96ful]

HTC is back. They just released a phone

[@johnguillen68]

@@phil96ful are you serious?

[@mescalinesam]

Agreed

[@davidphones7290]

If they did, it would be a sad homecoming, similar to blackberry

[@AliBekirKlckaya]

This clock was my favourite widget ever. I loved that when I unlocked the phone, widget animated from the last unlocked time to current time. So I could had dun knowing that 3 hours passed since the kast unlock, etc. :)

[@Erniee7]

How are you able to get that clock widget?

[@jesturmi]

How did you make the shortcuts for Finder and AirPlay ?

[@Marek43]

Great tutorial, but how the hack did you setup the focus mode button on your HomeScreen? That's so cool, but I can't find a way

[@cspmg]

Ingenious stuff. As somsone who literally has zero time most days, this will help me tremendously. Thanks! Earned my sub, happy this got recommended to me today, thanks algorithm!

[@theovra]

Does anyone know how to change focus modes from home to life (in this example) to the home screen??

[@ferraracantor]

I could do the changes using if and if else, but can’t change the icon’s dynamically

[@Verien7]

Hi is it possible to share the HOME shortcut please. Love your work and great video!

[@serignedamehane907]

I really like the quality of yours videos.... amazing

[@ThisIsE]

Glad you like them!

[@Alex_Freire]

How do you toggle between “home” and “life” and how do you make it change the entire screen layout?

[@MWinklaar]

My question also🤷🏾‍♂️

[@SilentFlame]

You make the two Home Screen setups and then when you long press on the screen you can click the dots at the bottom and untick the Home Screen you don’t want shown until the focus is activated. So then you make the focus mode in settings and select that Home Screen you made for that mode so then it will only show that layout during that focus mode if that makes sense. To get the app icons to change the focus you just make a shortcut in the shortcuts app that turns on that focus and then you can add your own name and icon and add it to the Home Screen.

[@ThisIsE]

Check out my latest post: thisise.substack.com/p/ios-shortcuts-vol2

[@ahmadaqmalsyauqibinabdulba7394]

Tutorial for the folders shortcuts please

[@ThisIsE]

Check out my latest post: thisise.substack.com/p/ios-shortcuts-vol2

[@youknow-i1c]

man after watching this i still have no clue how to set this up lol i saw a lot of showing your home screen not much in how to actually do it from my understanding

[@aqibos]

You have to be the only creator to use focus modes to their true potential. LOL

[@ThisIsE]

I might be 😎

[@eveetfut]

first viewer😀

[@ThisIsE]

🎉

[@NiNiTheWarrior]

Wow! Very impressive! I need to reorganize my iPhone now 😂

[@ThisIsE]

Go for it! ☺️

[@Trevor8685]

How did you create the Shortcuts?

[@ThisIsE]

Check out my latest post: thisise.substack.com/p/ios-shortcuts-vol2

[@waleed0243]

To me, you are the most creative person in KZbin, I learn alot of things from you, Love from 🇸🇦

[@ThisIsE]

I am happy to hear that. Thank you!

[@cocosricos5541]

Would this setup work with the upcoming iOS 17?

[@ThisIsE]

Absolutely

[@milosjevic]

Great video! Would you be so kind and share shortcuts for Finder and other solution? All the best friend.

[@milosjevic]

​ Cc @ThisIsE

[@ThisIsE]

Check out my latest post: thisise.substack.com/p/ios-shortcuts-vol2

[@gregraygun]

Noice! Love the shortcuts menus. Been thinking about doing the always focus rather than the default none. I have 6 focus now though, running low on more home screens. I also use a shortcuts that reads current focus so when I click out it goes back to what was set. 😉 just for when 'work' is active and I jump to another.

[@ThisIsE]

You are good 👊🏻

[@hangshamv2736]

how do you set up the different shorcuts?

[@ronanmitchem3431]

Could you share this shortcut please? (Going back to previous shortcut instead of disabling current one?)

[@bob-nc2pl]

how do you set up different home screens?

[@ytrump___6045]

@@bob-nc2pleu quero saber também!!

[@DavidWhiteley-j3t]

How do you add an image to your notes stack?

[@GreenEyedDragon_]

Fr😂

[@iamLucas98]

You read everything. We see it

[@diditmyway]

Great tutorial. Thank you. Can you share the *hack* where you tap the main area of the time/weather widget to open the notes? ie: the steps in Shortcuts to enable this.

[@MWinklaar]

Can someone explain to me how to create the focus shortcuts?

[@ThisIsE]

Check out my latest post: thisise.substack.com/p/ios-shortcuts-vol2

[@realdutertetv]

Nice video mate! I like your headphones at 7:19 what product is that?

[@ThisIsE]

That’s the AirPods Max with a case

[@realdutertetv]

@@ThisIsE thank mam! Your a life saver!

[@tty2020]

Basic Apple Guy make his amazing wallpaper free for download. Just saying.

[@ThisIsE]

Big fan of his work

[@brandonbrown9961]

You make it look so easy!! Can I just send you my phone lol

[@ThisIsE]

hahaha....please don't!

[@mob6382]

great video!!! can you learn how to set up the shortcut for Home and Life?

[@chrismerrow1547]

I bought the app but can I change from 24 hour time to 12 hour time? Please assist! Thank you

[@ThisIsE]

I think I helped you over emal...right?

[@Pryingopenmy3rdi]

How do I get your clock widget to display in 12hr format instead of 24?

[@jakecalderon6063]

Hello - did you make your own shortcut widget? The ones with the play? Can you do a video showing how to make them?

[@ThisIsE]

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[@pointcodding]

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[@sergiomarquina8828]

How can I get your wallpaper?

[@ThisIsE]

You can check out my website for that: thisise.tech/store

[@NITO-zr7ni]

Continue to this type of videos! Love them. Gives me ideas ✅

[@ThisIsE]

I am glad you enjoy them!

[@taybas]

Hi! Great vid! Just one thing, when I add focus shortcut, I can use it in a larger way, not as an application button. What should I do to be like yours? You didn't mention it in thisise either.

[@ThisIsE]

Open the settings of the shortcut and look for the Share button. From there, Add to Homescreen

[@ferraracantor]

@@ThisIsEI could turn on and off a particular focus mode… but how could change the icons dynamically? 😮

[@lingeswaranchandran3767]

It’s a very impressive video. But do you think you would be doing a tutorial on how create a homepage like yours.

[@MyNameIs_Brandi]

Nice & concise video. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@toolbelt]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThisIsE]

My pleasure!

[@Lobos61]

How do I use shortcuts to play different genres or playlists like he has setup?

[@ThisIsE]

Check out my latest post: thisise.substack.com/p/ios-shortcuts-vol2

[@armindomendes556]

Hey everyone, why can I swipe KZbin away and continue watching this video as a small window? I don’t have a YT Premium subscription which is why I am extremely confused. I tried it with a music video and it didn’t work. Then I came back to this one and it works again. Does anyone know what this is?🤷‍♂️ I’m using an iPhone 12 mini. iOS 17.3 (21D50) Edit: Is this YT trying to make me subscribe??

[@chrislemaster75]

Do you have a video or break down on how you built the shortcuts? I am new to designing shortcuts. I figured out the play one but was lost on the "air play" and "Finder" shortcuts

[@ThisIsE]

Absolutely, you can check out my most recent video on the topic

[@digitaldecibles]

How’d you do that finder shortcut ?

[@ZKTheGreat]

lol this whole video is a waste of time and effort. The phone is suppose to be used to make your life easier. Hiding everything in stacks and shortcuts just makes everything more work, more touches. That takes away from the iPhones "simplicity". Also if your paying for shortcuts, you either have to much money or you're bad with money. You don't need a shortcut to find a file to open. That's what the swiping down search is for. Keep the apps you use a lot on the home page. Everything else in folders...... done. Need to find a file, go to the files app. Focus modes lol .... aka dopamine/productivity hit lol. People that get work done just put their phone away from them while they work, Most likely on charge too. Guess we won't be needing that power bank at home. Why would you use a power bank? Now you have two things you gotta charge. Usb-c charges 50% in 30mins anyways.

[@khairulislam506]

I love your home screen clock and how can I get that one?

[@ThisIsE]

I will be releasing a video next week

[@Juuzuha]

E I love your content this video helped me organize my phone way better ! What is that YT sub tracker app you’re using?

[@ThisIsE]

apps.apple.com/bg/app/yt-subs-count-for-youtube/id1602927954

[@HudsonChangu]

I like your Home Screen. Can you do a tutorial please?

[@ThisIsE]

I will, very soon

[@alvynTC]

Hey E, I suppose, you work from home, so it won't be useful for ya. I am triggering home / work focus modes based on location automatically. But of course, I work from the office. Anyway, it's useful.

[@deekaysky]

How do you create your own widget

[@ThisIsE]

With the same app - Widgy

[@MrDucatiV4]

That clock widget reminds me of the HTC one m8/m9 series 😢

[@ThisIsE]

Classic

[@_a.d._creative_]

super полезно video

[@ThisIsE]

Glad you think so!

[@cirocardona1843]

Share the Shortcuts please.

[@ThisIsE]

Check out my latest post: thisise.substack.com/p/ios-shortcuts-vol2

[@carlstevenwilletts]

Enlightening! It’s great that you not only show what you have done, but more importantly say why you have done it.

[@Okentoudu]

Yet somehow doesn’t explain HOW he does it 😅

[@AngeloDiad]

First time here, since I saw the Weather in Varna, went to sub!

[@ThisIsE]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@frontsidebam]

Hello James McAvoy! Thanks for the video!

[@ThisIsE]

Hahaha...not the first one to say that 🤣

[@asorto5732]

How did you make the focus shortcut switch between the different modes? I can’t seem to figure that out.

[@ThisIsE]

You can check out my newsletter. I have a post about it

[@DialsandCrowns]

Could you please do an in depth way on how to do this life and work setup? Does this still show all your apps on both settings or can I pick and choose which apps are visible on the screens?

[@coreymcgarry9347]

any luck on this?

[@DialsandCrowns]

@@coreymcgarry9347 nope, never got a reply.

[@douglasmccafferty3773]

cant follow how you are setting up.... to fast not showing how to set up. Medium widget stack...????

[@DavidWhiteley-j3t]

How do you add an image to your notes stack?

[@olymes808]

By far the most organized Phone I have seen… great job

[@ThisIsE]

Thank you 😊

[@GOrilzsTa]

Can you please send the barcode for your weather widget you created it’s so kool man I’m going to subscribe and like !

[@Lu-G7]

That clock widget is so outdated. Reminds of my androids 10+ years ago 🤦🏻

[@issamike4342]

Very beautiful setup Very useful Good work !!

[@ThisIsE]

Thank you!

[@bosmanka]

When buying this set, what do I get? Just the two widgets or the total setup of both screens?

[@ThisIsE]

I don't have the ability to share the actual screens 🙂 The widgets only

[@bosmanka]

@@ThisIsE Hi. I became a member. Really like your style and products. Where can I download the used wallpaper in this product?

[@char03babe]

Loving the widget but was wondering if the widget was able to be to adjusted so that clock isn’t defaulted to military time ??

[@ThisIsE]

I have a video on the product page on how to do that.

[@ThtGirlElle]

Absolutely the very BEST organization… now I need to do this for my own phone … I will be buying the date / time and weather widget :)

[@ROCKY44]

I'm trying to install the downloaded widget on homescreen but after jiggle mode the + and scroll down to Widgy - it's not there - no Widgy option?

[@JustAL2004]

I have nothing on my Home Screen besides Messages, Phone and Web Bowser

[@nintenxgaming]

I like the montage, your video edits, camera shoots! Music! All blended together perfectly 🎉 Can you please create tutorial on how you create & edit videos?

[@gm6293]

Subscribed ... Because... Why not 😊

[@ThisIsE]

Haha thanks ☺️

[@p1roncho]

Варна ли бе брат :D

[@ThisIsE]

Варна Forever 🌊 ☺️

[@michelleh307]

Just bought the pack, looks great. Are you able to do a shortcuts video for your music/TickTick etc?

[@ThisIsE]

Check out my latest post: thisise.substack.com/p/ios-shortcuts-vol2

[@fullaccessent]

Can you do a video on your 10 best productivity apps

[@ThisIsE]

Good idea. I’ll keep that in mind

[@aheikal1715]

This video really make me sad with my current home screen setup😂..

[@herrstein]

Nice… 🤙🏼

[@ThisIsE]

Thanks!

[@scottfwalter]

How do you go about switching everything on your home screen when you change focus modes?

[@victorberenguel]

Same question, how do you do that?

[@scottfwalter]

I figure it out. It’s through the customize screens section while editing focus settings

[@dhavalvora7938]

Hello, Recently, I purchased an iPhone 14 Pro Max but, I don't know how to setup perfectly like you So, Could you please guide us as you have done on your iPhone with Widgets or features?

[@blurayauthority]

This is like every other “ultimate Home Screen” video. It’s basically you telling us what’s on your screen(s) with absolutely no instruction as to how to do it. Oh and let’s not forget the “…this video is brought to you by…” advertisement. Sigh. Back to searching to see if anyone can actually tell us how it’s done instead of showing us what’s already been done. Not helpful.

[@jsp2349]

making people pay for widget ahhahahah quel chien

[@randykirstuk8978]

Hello I purchased one of your packages and changed my iPhone to the way I really enjoy ! I am thinking of upgrading my phone now…..ugh. Will I need to re build the pieces that I got from you ? I know I can transfer data but this stuff I am not sure ?

[@vishal007ization]

Is it 14 pro or pro max?

[@ThisIsE]

Yes

[@Bo_Yeshua]

Dude I'm bald too. But so was Jonah and look how the Lord used him. Only after giving him a nearly fatal sunburn.

[@sagarkalasa]

I don't understand how is that only your videos Play in the background when i swipe up to go home on my iPad and all other videos just stop. Even though i do not have a KZbin premium account.

[@thedevmachine]

Your color grading looks dope. Where are the luts?

[@ThisIsE]

I haven't packaged my preset as a product if that's what you are asking.

[@thedevmachine]

@@ThisIsE Or a free download :D

[@Buraion]

I’m confused on how you set the widgy widget to shortcut to ticktick. The info in the link doesn’t really describe how

[@ThisIsE]

With the means of a Tap Action layer

[@whytellmewhy]

i just notice you still have the twitter app instead of X

[@Mr.C0ffee]

I still don’t get you triggered the to do shortcut by tapping the widdgy clock? Is that something you need to set up in widdgy? Because I already have the shortcut for tick tick set up. I just don’t know how to link it to the Widgy clock

[@kiranchowdary1710]

Subscribed cz why not!!!

[@agneshenzler]

Can I buy full pack to have a just copy of your phone with all this configurate?? ALL

[@ajeewilliams9056]

This is such a helpful video and it’s makes things a lot more organized for me. But I’m struggling with the focus mode button because I can only turn one mode

[@Flo2NY]

very very good Video. I like your Homescreen, because you use the real iPhone Apps and not the Homescreen overkill styles from some other KZbinrs 👍

[@ThisIsE]

Thank you very much!

[@alexanderchterev]

Are you from Bulgaria?

[@ThisIsE]

Yep 👍

[@MatsudaMisa]

Widgy is asking me to buy it to access all the home screens. Can’t I do it without making a purchase?

[@MoisheKaufman9999]

Can I pay for the complete bundle? I only see iOS 16 bundle on your site…

[@angeliaadam8347]

is there a more in depth tutorial for us newbies out there to ios customisation?😀

[@ThisIsE]

Check out my latest post: thisise.substack.com/p/ios-shortcuts-vol2

[@Abdullah-zl9ub]

What app do you use for iOS and iPadOS for clipboard manager?

[@ivanotti89]

Ho. How to Switch from focus (Life) to focus (home) With Just The touch on icon? Thank you