It’s kinda weird that iOS doesn’t support this in a more strait-forward way but it is possible to set the icon for a URL that you’ve saved with Add to Home Screen on iOS (iPhone or iPad). To do it, create a Shortcut using the Shortcut app that’s built into iOS. Here are some step-by-step directions.
That’s it! You should now have a link to the URL on your home screen with the icon of your choice.
Written by Joel Dare on February 16, 2025.
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