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Persistent Shortcuts 1.2

128.4 KB / 10+ Downloads / Rating 4.1 - 27 reviews


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Persistent Shortcuts, developed and published by Braden Farmer, has released its latest version, 1.2, on 2017-10-15. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.1, based on 27 reviews.

Persistent Shortcuts APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 3.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.farmerbb.persistentshortcuts

Updated: 8 years ago

Developer Name: Braden Farmer

Category: Tools

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Persistent Shortcuts on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.1
Total 27 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2020-03-18
Thank you for the free apps! Are you still maintaining this app? I'm a fan of the freeform feature. I'm using it on squarehome launcher (win 8 start screen like). The problem though when the launcher restart, the shortcut no longer open in window mode, it starts on fullscreen, I tried on lawnchair launcher with the same result. Will be happy if you have the time to look at it. Thanks!

1 ★, on 2019-07-19
cant seem to figure it out. no instructions at all.

5 ★, on 2018-05-15
Greetings, Mr Farmer. Great unique and very practical creation. Thanks. Two questions. I see a picture of some sort of interface where you can pick more than 1 app to work with but I don't get that on my phone. Even here in the appstore I don't get the option to Open it. Only Uninstall is available and on my phone it only exists as a widget. I have a Samsung S6 edge with an Android 7 installed. Help so I don't have to go through each app separately if I don't have to. What happens if your app gets temporarily uninstalled. Does all your persistent shortcuts disappear with it? I have more than 200 apps of which at least half would be eligible to be shortcuted the peristent way :) Thanks and really great idea!

5 ★, on 2019-04-24
Two requests: (1)Can you rename the widget so it shows up higher on the list? Maybe put an "A" or "1" as the 1st letter in the name. (1New shortcut) or (A New shortcut). (2)can you make the shortcuts backup to Google drive to keep from losing anything during phone swaps/upgrades...? ********************************************** It's simple and it works. I like it.

5 ★, on 2017-03-05
The best all around app. This app is so great not only because there are no ads , but because you can create any shortcut just like many other apps however this app allows you to set full screen, half screen or the position when opening. From one developer to another, great job.

5 ★, on 2016-09-10
🔂 Works perfectly on CM13

Previous Versions

Persistent Shortcuts 1.2
2017-10-15 / 128.4 KB / Android 3.0+

About this app

Persistent Shortcuts creates homescreen shortcuts that persist across app uninstalls and installs. Constantly switching between different builds of the same app on your device? Put one persistent shortcut to a single app on your homescreen and never worry again. If you click on a shortcut for an app that was uninstalled, you'll be redirected to the Play Store to re-download the app.

To use, simply go to your launcher's Widgets section and look for the "New shortcut" widget to place on your homescreen.

Additionally, on devices running Android 7.0+ with freeform mode enabled, Persistent Shortcuts can optionally launch apps into freeform windows using your existing launcher.

New features

Compatibility with Android 8.0