To customize app icons, the approach depends on whether you use an iPhone or an Android device.
For iPhone
Using Home Screen Settings (iOS 18+)
- Long-press on a blank area of the Home Screen until icons jiggle.
- Tap Edit > Customize.
- Choose options like icon size (small or large), dark theme, or tinted (black-and-white or color-tinted) icons to personalize your look
Using the Shortcuts App
- Open the Shortcuts app.
- Tap + to create a new shortcut.
- Add the Open App action and select the app.
- Tap the three-dot menu > Add to Home Screen.
- Tap the icon image to choose a custom photo or icon from your gallery.
- Add the shortcut with the customized icon to your Home Screen
Using Third-Party Apps
- Apps like X Icon Changer or Widgetsmith let you select or upload custom images for app icons.
- These apps create shortcuts with the new icons on your Home Screen.
- Note: Some apps have ads or paid features
For Android
Using a Custom Launcher
- Install a launcher like Nova Launcher , Action Launcher , or Lawnchair from Google Play.
- Set it as your default home screen.
- In launcher settings, find Icon Style or Icon Theme.
- Apply an installed icon pack or download new ones from the Play Store.
- You can also long-press an app icon, tap edit (pencil icon), and select a custom icon individually
Using Icon Packs
- Download icon packs such as CandyCons , Whicons , or Pixel Icon Pack from Google Play.
- Apply them via your launcher’s settings for a consistent look across all apps
Using Shortcut Maker Apps
- Apps like Shortcut Maker or X Icon Changer allow creating custom shortcuts with personalized icons without changing the entire launcher.
- You select the app, pick or upload an icon, and add the shortcut to your home screen
Samsung Devices
- Go to Settings > Themes > Icons.
- Browse and apply icon packs directly
This customization allows you to personalize your device’s look by changing app icons either system-wide or individually, using built-in features, shortcuts, or third-party launchers and apps.
