Your iPhone’s home screen is a reflection of your personality and style. It’s where you keep all of your favorite apps, and you want it to look its best. But sometimes, the default app icons can be a bit boring. That’s where custom app icons come in.
Custom app icons allow you to change the look of your iPhone’s home screen by replacing the default app icons with new images of your choice. You can find custom app icons online, or you can create your own using a photo editing app.
In this blog post, we’ll show you how to change app icons on iPhone using the Shortcuts app. The Shortcuts app is a built-in app on iPhone that allows you to create custom shortcuts for your favorite apps and tasks.
Can I Change App Icons on iPhone?
Yes, you can change app icons on iPhone, but you cannot do it directly through the iPhone’s settings.
Why Change Your App Icons?
There are a few reasons why you might want to change your app icons on iPhone. For example, you might want to:
- Create a more cohesive look for your home screen by using custom app icons that match your wallpaper or color scheme.
- Make your favorite apps easier to find by using custom app icons that are more visually appealing or distinctive.
- Hide apps that you don’t use often by creating custom app icons that are transparent or hidden behind other apps.
How to Change App Icons on iphone
The Shortcuts app is a built-in app on iPhone that allows you to automate tasks. You can use the Shortcuts app to create a shortcut for each app whose icon you want to change. The shortcut will open the app when you tap on it, but it will also have the customized icon that you created.
To change app icons on iPhone, you need to use the Shortcuts app. Here are the steps:
- Open the Shortcuts app
- Tap the plus sign (+) in the top-right corner to create a new shortcut
- Tap Add Action and search for “Open App”.
- Select the Open App action and tap App to choose the app you want to customize.
- Tap the three dots (…) in the top-right corner and tap Add to Home Screen.
- Tap the placeholder app icon and select Choose Photo or Choose File to choose the new app icon image.
- In the text field, rename the app as you want it to appear on the home screen.
- Tap Add and tap Done to save the shortcut.
Your new customized app icon will now appear on the home screen.
Note: When you tap on a customized app icon, you will see a quick shortcut notification asking if you want to “Open App” or “Show Shortcut”. Tap “Open App” to open the app as usual, or tap “Show Shortcut” to edit the shortcut.
How Do I Change the Icons on My iPhone iOS 16?
To change app icons on iPhone iOS 16:
- Open the Shortcuts app and create a new shortcut with the Open App action.
- Select the app you want to customize and tap the three dots in the top right to add it to your home screen.
- Tap the placeholder icon and select a new image, then tap Add and Done.
Is There a Way to Change App Icons on iPhone Without Shortcuts?
Here are two popular third-party apps that you can use to change app icons without Shortcuts:
- Icon Themer
- ScreenKit
Both of these apps allow you to change your app icons without using Shortcuts. However, they both require a one-time purchase to use.
How to Change Color of App Icons on iPhone
Apple does not allow users to customize the colors of their app icons. However, you can use a workaround to change the color of app icons by using the Shortcuts app.
To do this, you will need to create a shortcut for each app whose icon you want to change. For each shortcut, you will need to add the following actions:
- Open App: Select the app whose icon you want to change.
- Change Color: Select the new color for the app icon.
Once you have created the shortcuts, you can add them to your home screen. To do this, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner of the shortcut and tap “Add to Home Screen.”
When you tap on a shortcut with a changed icon, you will see a quick shortcut notification asking if you want to “Open App” or “Show Shortcut.” Tap “Open App” to open the app as usual, or tap “Show Shortcut” to edit the shortcut.
How Do I Customize My iPhone App Screen?
To customize your iPhone app screen, you can:
- Rearrange your app icons. To do this, tap and hold an app icon until all the app icons start to jiggle. Then, drag and drop the app icons to new locations on the screen.
- Create folders to organize your apps. To do this, drag and drop one app icon onto another app icon. This will create a new folder containing the two apps. You can then add more apps to the folder by dragging and dropping them onto the folder icon.
- Add widgets to your home screen. Widgets are small interactive objects that can provide you with information at a glance, such as the weather, calendar, or news. To add a widget to your home screen, tap and hold an empty area on the screen until the “+” button appears. Then, tap the “+” button and select the widget you want to add.
- Change the wallpaper on your home screen. To do this, go to Settings > Wallpaper and select a new wallpaper. You can also choose to have a different wallpaper for your home screen and lock screen.
- Use a Shortcuts app to change your app icons. This is a workaround to change the colors of your app icons, as Apple does not allow users to customize the colors of their app icons directly. To do this, you will need to create a shortcut for each app whose icon you want to change. For each shortcut, you will need to add the following actions: Open App and Change Color. Once you have created the shortcuts, you can add them to your home screen.
Conclusion
Changing app icons on iPhone is a fun and easy way to personalize your home screen and make it more visually appealing. With just a few simple steps, you can create a home screen that is truly your own.
If you’re looking for a way to make your iPhone more unique, We encourage you to try changing your app icons. It’s a quick and easy process that can make a big difference in the overall look and feel of your device.