5 tricks to take advantage of Sticky Widgets on your iPhone with iOS 14
Table of contents:
- Add the widget to the home screen
- Access notes with iPhone locked
- Choose a size for each type of note
- Create a shopping list
- Change the color and font of notes
The Widgets of iOS 14 have been so successful that even developers have gotten down to work to create specific applications that allow them to take advantage of this function. One of the most popular apps currently is Sticky Widgets, which imitates the classic Posits, but on the home screen of our iPhone. Do you want to get the most out of this app? We show you 5 useful tricks.
Add the widget to the home screen
To use this app you need to add the widget to your home screen. The steps are the same as when we place any other widget. You just have to hold on the home screen until the icons start to shake. Next, click on the '+' button that appears in the upper area. The widget menu will be displayed. Now, find the ‘Sticky Widgets’ app in the list and choose the size. Click on 'Add Widgets' and select the location you prefer. Finally, click on ‘Ok’.
Now the app will be operational and you can write notes by clicking on the widget.
Access notes with iPhone locked
Did you know you can access your notes from the iPhone lock screen? The trick is very simple: just add the widget in the side menu.In this way, you will be able to access the information even when the screen is locked. Of course, do not include personal information, because it will be visible even if you do not unlock the iPhone.
To add a note to the lock screen, go to the widget side menu. You can do it by swiping from left to right. Once inside the widget menu, scroll down and click on the 'Edit' button. Next, click on the '+' button and select 'Sticky Widgets'. Now drag it to the position you want.
When the iPhone is locked, swipe again from left to right and you will access the Widgets center. The application will appear there and you can read the notes quickly.
Choose a size for each type of note
The app allows us to select three different sizes. It is best to choose a size for each type of note. For example, if you want to create a shopping list, select the largest size. If you only want to include a phrase or a reminder, choose the rectangular size. The square can also be used for specific notes or reminders. For example, your dental appointment or a family member's birthday.
Create a shopping list
Do you want to use the app to have the shopping list at hand? First of all, schoose the third size of the widget, the largest one This way you can have more information from the home or lock screen. Now all you have to do is create a shopping list.
To do this, give the note a title. Write 'Shopping List' or something similar in the upper area Then, Go making a list with the products you need.Click on 'Save' to save it and have it appear on the home screen. Now, to edit the list and add more foods or delete some that you have already bought, you just have to press again on the widget, delete and save the note. As simple as that.
Change the color and font of notes
Although there is a paid option to change the color of the notes, from the widget settings we can choose several colors and different fonts for free. To do this, on the home screen, hold down on the widget Then click on 'Edit'. A new menu will appear with three options.
- Color: We can change the color of the note between three options: yellow, blue or pink.
- Font: also allows you to change the font between three options.
- Note ID: the number of lines we can write in the note. The more lines, the smaller the text will appear.
You can download Sticky Widgets here.
