Helpful features

Follow the steps below to use LINE from your device's home or lock screen.

Opening specific features from your device's home screen
If you hold down the LINE icon, you can readily access:
• New chat.
• My Code payment.
• QR code reader.
• Mute.
Note: Depending on the launcher app, these features may not appear on Android devices.

(iOS) Using widgets on your home screen
You can add widgets to your home screen on iOS 14 and later.

Adding widgets 1. Tap and hold your device's home screen.
2. Tap the "+" that appears on the screen.
3. Tap LINE from the list of apps.
4. Choose one of the widgets below and tap Add Widget.
• Large: Displays up to four chats in the shortcut that is created
• Small: Displays one chat in the shortcut that is created
• LINE TODAY: Displays up to four stories from a specific category

Editing widgets 1. Tap and hold the widget.
2. Tap Edit Widget.
3. Follow the steps below for the widget you're using.
- Chats shortcuts: Select whether to display pinned chats or manually selected chats.
- LINE TODAY: Select the category of news stories you want to see.

Deleting widgets 1. Tap and hold the widget.
2. Tap Remove Widget.
3. Tap Remove.


(iOS) Using widgets on your lock screen
You can add widgets to your lock screen on iOS 16 and later.

Adding widgets 1. Tap and hold your device's lock screen.
2. Under the wallpaper you want to edit, tap Customize > ADD WIDGETS on your lock screen > LINE from the list of apps.
Note: If you don't see Lock Screen, select Customize Current Wallpaper or tap Add New Wallpaper, choose a wallpaper to add, then add the widget. See the Change the wallpaper on your iPhone Apple Support page for details.
3. Choose one of the widgets below and tap Done.
- LINE: Tapping this widget immediately starts LINE.
- LINE TODAY: Shows one headline on your lock screen. Tapping the widget on your lock screen takes you to the full article.
- LINE service: Tap the added widget, then select from various LINE services to display and keep one tap away on your lock screen.

Editing widgets 1. Tap and hold your device's lock screen.
2. Under the wallpaper you want to edit, tap Customize > Lock Screen > the LINE service icon.
3. Select the service you want shown, then tap Done.

Deleting widgets 1. Tap and hold your device's lock screen.
2. Under the wallpaper you want to edit, tap Customize > "-" on the widget you want to delete on your lock screen > Done.

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