OnePlus 7 Pro - Stop Apps automatically appearing on homescreen

Android 9 (Pie)
Phone: OnePlus 7 Pro
Factory OS: Android 9 (Pie)

Stop Apps automatically appearing on homescreen

Depending on how your device is setup, sometimes when Apps are installed, a shortcut icon is automatically placed on your homescreens.

This can be annoying for users who want to keep their homescreens clutter-free.

To stop this, Long press on the Home screen. Then choose Home Settings from the popup options and untick Add icon to Home Screen.

 
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