By following these steps, you can easily add a PDF shortcut to your Android home screen, making it easier to access your important documents without navigating through multiple menus.

Your home screen doesn't need to be a static launcher for your apps. By adding widgets, you add functionality and get information every time you unlock your Pixel Tablet.

Unfortunately tapping on it just brings up a description of the app. But here’s how to add it to your home screen and then use the App Manager to add other Android apps to your home screen.

Locate the file manager app on your device’s home screen or app drawer. It may be labeled as “Files” (Google Pixel), “My Files” (Samsung Galaxy), or have a generic folder icon.

Access the quick settings panel by swiping down from the top of your Android phone or tablet's display. There should be an option labeled Screen cast.

The same app version on an Android 14 tablet does not surface the new UI, suggesting that an underlying change might be responsible for the split screen-like UI.