Android: Get app shortcuts in the notification bar
App shortcuts in the notification bar on the Android smartphone can be a great relief. We will show you in individual steps how to make your favorite apps accessible more quickly.
Bring app shortcuts to the notification bar
To set up shortcuts for your favorite apps in the notification bar, you need to install another app. That's how it's done:
- Install the "Bar Launcher" app on your android.
- Start the app and slide the switch on the top right to "On".
- You can add apps from your overview using the large blue plus symbol at the bottom right.
- All apps that are no longer required in the shortcut menu of the notification line can be easily removed with a swipe gesture.
- The order can be changed using drag & drop.
We will tell you in another practical tip how to restore the transparent navigation bar under Android 4.4. This guide is based on the Nexus 5 under Android 4.4.3 and "Bar Launcher" version 1.5.2.