How to change app icons anywhere

Here’s how you can change app icons on your computer, phone, or tablet
A representative image of app icons. — Canva
A representative image of app icons. — Canva

Are you tired of the same old app icons on your phone or tablet? Do you want to add a personal touch to your device? Here’s how you can change app icons on your computer, phone, or tablet.

Change app icons on iPhone, iPad

Using Shortcuts

  1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap the My Shortcuts tab.
  3. Tap the + at the top-right corner.
  4. Tap the Add Action button.
  5. Type open app into the search bar.
  6. Tap Open App under “Actions.”
  7. Tap Choose.
  8. Tap the app you want to change.
  9. Tap the three dots ••• under “Next.”
  10. Tap Add to Home Screen.
  11. Select a new icon to represent the app.
  12. Replace “New Shortcut 1” with the app’s name.
  13. Tap Add at the top-right corner.

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Change app icons using third-party apps

You can also use third-party apps to change app icons on your iPhone or iPad. Some popular apps include:

  • Icon Changer: This app allows you to customize your app icons with images from your camera roll or the app’s built-in library.
  • App Icon Changer: This app lets you create custom app icons using your own images or the app’s built-in library.
  • iEmpty: This app lets you create blank icons that you can use to create custom app icons.

Android

  1. Download a third-party launcher app from the Google Play Store. Some popular options include Nova Launcher, Apex Launcher, and Microsoft Launcher.
  2. Open the launcher app and go to its settings.
  3. Look for an option to change app icons. This option may be located under “Themes,” “Icons,” or “Personalization.”
  4. Select the app you want to change the icon for.
  5. Choose a new icon from the app’s built-in library or upload your own image.

Windows

  1. Find the app whose icon you want to change.
  2. Right-click the app and select “Properties.”
  3. Click the “Change Icon” button.
  4. Browse for a new icon file or select one from the list of built-in icons.
  5. Click “OK” to save your changes.

macOS

  1. Find the app whose icon you want to change.
  2. Right-click the app and select “Get Info.”
  3. Click the icon in the top-left corner of the “Get Info” window.
  4. Choose a new icon file or select one from the list of built-in icons.
  5. Close the “Get Info” window to save your changes.