aesthetic ideas + tips for your phone
step 1: update your phone
make sure your phone is up to date and charged at least 80% before you begin! oh yeah and i should mention that this tutorial is for apple phones :)
settings >> general >> software updates >> install
step 2: declutter
clutter literally scares me, so i always try and keep everything (including my phone) clutter free!
remove ever single app that you can, not delete, remove. you can do this by:
hold down any random app button >> click edit home screen >> click the little minus sign at the top left of the app button you want to remove >> click move to app library >> you can now only view it in your app library if you scroll all the way to the right from your home screen
step 3: find inspiration
pinterest and yt are great places to look! i got these off of pinterest
you could also go on google and just type in the theme/color/whatever you're looking for.
step 4: home screen formatting
this part is a lil overwhelming but that's why i'm here! this is about customizing and decorating your home screen.
first off, look for design formats. you want it to be functional AND aesthetic. take out a sheet of paper or a digital whiteboard or whatever and sketch out what you want your home screen to look like. i find it really helpful to just go "okay, i want a small widget there there and there, my most used apps there, my social media here," etc. remember, it can't just be pretty, it also has to be functional.
step 5: add widgets
now you might be thinking, "how the heck do i do that?" don't worry i'll tell you right now :)
app store >> download widgetsmith >> choose from small, medium, or large widget >> click add widget >> tap it to see all the optiona and pick the one that best fits you (in this case i'm doing photo) >> select the picture you want >> go back to main screen, leave the app >> hold home screen >> press + >> scroll all the way down to widgetsmith >> hold down small >> place it >> hit done >> edit widget >> select the new small widget you created >> untap
don't worry, it's a lot easier once you start doing it!
step 6: customize your app icons
open shortcut app >> click create shortcut >> click add action >> type in open app (multi-colored little squares) >> click choose, look up the app you want and click the 3 dots at the top right >> title the new shortcut >> click add to home screen, rename again >> change image/picture >> click add
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