Persistent Shortcuts

Shortcuts that persist across app uninstalls

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.