Add jailbreak-like settings shortcuts to your iOS home screen

 

(Credit: Screenshot by iPhoneZA)

One of the reasons users jailbreak their iOS device is the ability to add custom settings shortcuts directly to their home screen, or, with iOS 5, the notification tray.

If you are hesitant to jailbreak, or only jailbreak for this reason, there is good news. A developer has figured out how to use a bookmark on the home screen of your iOS device that takes you directly to various settings screens with one tap. Your device must be on iOS 5 in order for this to work.

If you are familiar with adding Web shortcuts to your home screen, you are already a pro at creating these shortcuts. If not, don't worry, it's supereasy.

(Credit: Screenshot by Jason Cipriani)

1. On your iOS device, visit http://iphoneza.co.za/IconSettings/ (Credit: Screenshot by Jason Cipriani)
2. Scroll down to the list of the various settings you can use this workaround for. (Credit: Screenshot by Jason Cipriani)
3. Tap on the link for the setting you would like to create a shortcut to. A new tab/window will be opened in Mobile Safari. When you are presented with the dialog to open the link in Settings, tap on Cancel. (Credit: Screenshot by Jason Cipriani) <... [Read more]

Add jailbreak-like settings shortcuts to your iOS home screen
Jason Cipriani
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:53:57 GMT