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How to change app icons on iPhone (no Shortcuts needed)

The Home Screen Customize menu restyles every icon at once. Some apps also offer their own alternate icons.

Agha Ali Abbas1 min read

The fix

Restyle all icons

  1. 1

    Touch and hold the Home Screen background.

  2. 2

    Tap Edit, then Customize.

  3. 3

    Choose Dark, Clear or Tinted and adjust the color.

  4. 4

    Tap Large to make icons bigger without names, if you like.

The fix

Alternate icons for one app

  1. 1

    Open the app’s settings, for example Reddit or Cash App.

  2. 2

    Look for App Icon and pick one.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my own picture as an icon?

Only with the Shortcuts app, which makes a shortcut with your image. Built in options change color, not the picture.

How do I undo tinted icons?

Touch and hold the Home Screen, tap Edit › Customize and choose Light or Automatic.

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