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Sony XAV-AX4000: put useful apps on the home screen

Replace a native Sony home-screen favorite and verify its new shortcut.

GUIDE OVERVIEW

Difficulty
Introductory · 1/5
Time
Allow 2–5 minutes; editorial planning estimate
Vehicle / platform
XAV-AX4000/XAV-AX4050 native receiver home screen, not the phone’s CarPlay layout.
STEP 01

Create an empty position

Touch All Apps to open HOME2. Touch and hold the app currently in the Favorites area that you want to replace. Drag it into the area containing the other apps. Its former position becomes blank.

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STEP 02

Fill the position

Touch and hold the desired replacement app in the non-Favorites area. Drag it onto the blank Favorites position. Check that you moved the intended icon rather than simply opening the app.

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STEP 03

Return and verify

Touch Close to return to HOME1. Open the newly placed app to confirm the shortcut. To reverse the change, repeat the same move-out and move-in sequence. Keep frequently used controls accessible without arranging or searching for them while driving.

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Sources / references 1
  1. Sony — Sorting apps in Favorites ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026

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