# Contact shortcut photo icon ( iFavorite ) for Home screen

> Create custom home screen icons for quick contact actions and web access. (iPhone/iPad app by Younggam Communication.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-shortcut-photo-icon-ifavorite-for-home-screen/id458870823 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Younggam Communication](https://appshunter.io/developer/405937577)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.10/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 155 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-08-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-shortcut-photo-icon-ifavorite-for-home-screen/id458870823/reviews.md

## What is Contact shortcut photo icon ( iFavorite ) for Home screen?

Optimized for iOS 7.

Now, create your own Shortcuts of iPhone Home screen! 
One-touch dialing, Face call dialing, texting, Emailing,  Web Pag Access. 
All access is quick and easy! 

▷Pro version: Limited time sale! 50% off 
- Create Icon (4Layer) : 140 x 240 x 690 x 120 = Over 200,000,000 
- Icon Set : 7 Themes (740) 

▷ Basic(Lite) version:
- Create Icon (2Layer) : 170 x 44 = Over 7,000 
- Icon Set : 33 


◈ Features 
▷ It’s definitely not typical collection of icons that most apps offer! Gloss(fx),Frame,Symbol(70) x Background: 30 = Over 2,000 
(Photos included with infinite possibilities by using your pics! ) 

▷ You can create an icon on the home screen with your own photos or images you want. 

▷ It's possible to make phone calls, send texts, web pages connections, send mail, and face-call connections with Icons created by a user. 
(iPod and iPad do not support functions of dialing and sending a text. Please check your model.) 

▷ iPhone, iPod and iPad have been optimized to use all the devices. 

▷ You can create your own icons following our direction step-by-step easily. 

▷ You can make it the icon with the contact information registered. 

▷ You can create different effects with the four-layer combination by using pictures of yourself and a variety of themes such as symbols and borders, badges, animal masks and facial expressions. 


◈ NOTICE 
1.The transmitted information is automatically deleted on the server and it is not used for any other purpose. 

2. If you delete this App, shortcut icons do not work. 

3. When creating an icon, Step.4 (Registration Screen) must be connected to the Internet (3G& Wi-Fi). 
(When you create icons in an unstable state, it might be delayed or might not work normally.)

4. Even though the Internet connection is good, if Step.4 (Registration Screen) does not show up, please check the JavaScript. 
Settings> Safari> Please enable JavaScript 
(Most are enabled by default, but some may not activate.) 

Q: If this App doesn't run or the shortcut icons you create doesn't work, 
A: 1) Please remove any other similar Apps(icons). (iFavorite Basic, Lite, etc delete) 
(It may cause conflicts with our App.)

## Key features

- Create custom home screen icons
- One-touch dialing
- Face call dialing
- Texting and emailing shortcuts
- Web page access shortcuts
- Personalize with own photos
- Apply various effects and themes

## What do users think of Contact shortcut photo icon ( iFavorite ) for Home screen?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for creating shortcuts
- 👍 Convenient for quick access
- 💡 Innovative workaround for iOS limitations
- 😄 Allows custom icons and backgrounds
- 😊 Easy for children to use
- 🚀 Works well for specific tasks (e.g., GoodReader files)
- ✅ Handy for droid converts

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Does not work with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 App is broken or stopped working
- 🐛 Black screen issues
- 🐛 Takes too long to load/process
- 🐛 Clunky and slow operation
- 🐛 Useless or pointless after updates
- 🐛 Removed key features (preferences shortcut)
- 🐛 Annoying Safari launch before action
- 🐛 Limited icon choices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App no longer works
- App crashes when importing contacts
- App crashes when creating new links
- App crashes when choosing to import contact
- App crashes phone
- App does not work on iOS 7
- App broken after iOS 7 update
- App won't follow through after iOS 7 update
- App loads a blank webpage
- App takes too long on iPhone 4
- App opens phone/text app again after Safari
- App stops working after last update
- Black screen when clicking on created apps
- App freezes when using own icon/photo
- Shortcuts broken after update
- App freezes when trying to remake with personal image
- App freezes when importing photo
- New version cannot edit picture for FaceTime shortcuts
- App sticks at splash screen
- App loads but does nothing on iPad
- App turns black
- App fails to create icon with provided designs
- App freezes when importing photos
- App is clunky and slow loading
- App opens Safari in background before action
- App opens messaging/other apps unnecessarily
- App is not smooth
- App is too simple, limited icon choices
- App is not ready, further development required
- App is screwed up since upgrade
- App fails to create SMS shortcut icon
- App is clunky and bounces off server
- App freezes when trying to use own icon/photo
- App shortcuts are broken after update
- App freezes when trying to remake with personal image
- App freezes when importing photo
- New version cannot edit picture when creating FaceTime shortcuts

**Most requested features**

- Update for iOS 11 compatibility
- Update for iOS 7 compatibility
- Restore old icons (e.g., ^_^ face)
- Add more icon choices
- Allow photo import for icons
- Add shortcuts for other apps (e.g., Whatsapp)
- Add ability to edit pictures for FaceTime shortcuts
- Improve custom icon creation process
- Make it open other apps directly without Safari

## Recent user reviews (10 of 155)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-shortcut-photo-icon-ifavorite-for-home-screen/id458870823/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please update

*2018-02-19*

I love this app from my iPhone 4, but now my new iPhone has iOS 11, I didn’t have app backed up and I can’t use it anymore - please update!!! 😭😍💋

### 1/5 — no longer works

*2016-01-25*

it used to work great, but it no longer works! needs to be updated!!!

### 1/5 — This App is broken

*2016-01-15*

It should probably be removed from the App Store.

### 5/5 — Работает

*2014-09-28*

Все работает если номер добавлять не из записной книжки а в ручную

### 1/5 — Фи

*2014-09-28*

Не качайте эт фигню

### 1/5 — Какашка мамонта

*2014-09-27*

Не качайте

### 1/5 — Не качайте!!!

*2014-09-27*

Не работает, заявленые функции не выполняет!

### 1/5 — Говнище

*2014-09-27*

Говнище!

### 1/5 — HORRIBLE!!!😡😡😡😡

*2014-08-07*

You waste my time and are horrible app creators. Try to make an app that doesn't crash each time u get in!

### 1/5 — Not at all useful

*2014-07-16*

Crash all the time.

## Frequently asked questions about Contact shortcut photo icon ( iFavorite ) for Home screen

### What can I do with this app?

This app allows you to create custom icons for your iPhone's home screen. These icons can be used for one-touch dialing, face calls, sending texts, emailing, and accessing web pages. You can personalize these icons with your own photos and various visual effects.

### How do I create a custom icon?

You can create an icon by following the app's step-by-step directions. This involves selecting your own photos or images, choosing from a variety of themes and effects, and registering contact information. For icon creation, an internet connection is required for the registration screen.

### Is this app free to use?

The app offers a basic (Lite) version with a certain number of icon creation options and themes. A Pro version is also available, which offers significantly more customization options and icon sets, often at a discounted price for a limited time.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is optimized for iPhone, iPod, and iPad. However, please note that iPod and iPad do not support the functions of dialing and sending text messages. It is recommended to check your specific device model for compatibility with these features.

### What happens if the shortcut icons don't work?

If the shortcut icons you create do not work, first ensure you have enabled JavaScript in your Safari settings. It's also recommended to remove any other similar apps that might cause conflicts. If issues persist, try reinstalling the app and ensuring a stable internet connection during icon creation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.1 — 2014-03-10

*** Notice ***
According to Apple's official request, we are very sorry to inform you that we are unable to offer you the profile installation and shortcut app icon to support iOS7 at present. 
We are also extremely sorry that we were forced by circumstance to follow Apple's official request.
Please refer to the fact that similar types of apps like our format can be changed like us or deleted in the app store at any time.
We ask for your understanding regarding this matter.
We're going to try to provide much better service to our customer.
Thank you.

### 1.7 — 2014-01-11

bug fixs
( Version 1.6 users won't be working if upgrading.
Please install it again. )

### 1.6 — 2013-12-02

- iOS 7 compatibility update
- Add Apps url

### 1.5 — 2013-08-01

- New features and designs. 
- add icon images

### 1.4.3 — 2012-12-15

Bug fix

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