Can't choose quick shortcut in control center

Hello. I'm trying to add shortcut in control center (CC), after I added it, there is no options to choose concrete quick shortcut there. Only empty icon in CC appearing, without interaction after I tap on it. It only interacts when Long press on it - there two opt. "new quick shortcut" and "gallery".

What am I doing wrong?

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 22, 2025 07:32 AM

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Aug 22, 2025 08:07 AM in response to Ubiqe

To add a specific shortcut to your iPhone’s Control Center, follow these steps:


1. Open Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open Control Center.

2. Enter Edit Mode: Long-press (tap and hold) on any empty space in the Control Center until the controls begin to shake or a menu appears.

3. Add a Control: Tap “Add a Control” at the bottom of the screen.

4. Find the Shortcuts Section: Scroll down the Controls Gallery and tap on “Shortcut”.

5. Select Your Shortcut: Tap the “Choose” button that appears. This will open a list of your custom shortcuts from the Shortcuts app.

6. Select the Specific Shortcut: Tap on the shortcut you want to add to Control Center.

7. Save Your Changes: Tap on the screen to exit the add controls menu and save your changes.


Can't choose quick shortcut in control center

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