Widgets; Shortcuts And Folders - Sony Xperia XA User Manual

To open a menu in an application
•
While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.

Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also
function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather
information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather
application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap Widgets.
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the
widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a
highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Homescreen.
To move a widget
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Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to
the new location.
To Remove a Widget
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Touch and hold the widget until it is selected, then drag it to Remove from home
screen.

Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
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