We will provide the steps to follow in order to change the application icon that are installed, something that many users want but don't know how to do. And all of this in a simple way and without putting the stability of the Android operating system that uses the corresponding device.
The truth is that what we indicate is something totally possible and that many may be surprised once they discover that it is not difficult to do it and, therefore, adapt to tastes that you have the identifying icon for each of the developments that you have installed on a phone or tablet with the Google operating system oriented to mobile devices.
In order to avoid using strange command line processes that can cause more than one headache to users, in this case what we are going to use is a application created to change icons. His name is icon Changer and, in the event that the installation is allowed from the Play Store (link), you'll be able to use it without any problems. However, it must be said that it's highly compatible.
Native options with manufacturer themes
If your mobile phone has integrated theme store (e.g. Galaxy Themes on Samsung, Themes on Xiaomi/MIUI or Themes/Personalization app on EMUI/Honor), it is the cleanest way because apply icons to the entire system, not just the desktop. In many cases you'll find icon packs free and paid, as well as backgrounds and colors.
General steps: open the app Themes or look for the section in Settings, enter the section Icons, download a package and click on Apply. On Samsung, just long press the home screen and tap 'Themes' to access Galaxy Themes. On Xiaomi/MIUI, go to the 'Themes' app and decide whether to apply just the icons, the wallpaper, or the full set. On phones with a more 'pure' Android, this store may not exist; in that case, use a launcher.
Change icons with launchers and icon packs
The launchers (launchers) are applications that allow customize icons, widgets and desktopThe most complete ones support icon packs downloadable from Google Play. Popular options: Nova Launcher, Action Launcher, Microsoft Launcher, or POCO Launcher. Keep in mind that the icon change will be visible in the launcher, but not in system views like recents or some menus.
What to do: Install a launcher with icon pack support, search Google Play for terms like 'icon pack', download the pack you like and, from the launcher settings (e.g. Appearance > Icon Style in Nova), select the pack and apply it. If an app is not supported, launchers like Nova can generate custom icons to maintain visual coherence.
No complications in the change process
One of the details that attracts the attention of this development is that it is possible use with it images that you have in the Gallery of your Android device in question, since it includes conversion tools that allow cutting these and treating them later (both in size sections and in changing colors and applying filters). Therefore, the power of Icon Changer is very great, despite being very easy to use.
Below we indicate the basic steps that must be done to change an icon with this development, which, by the way, costs absolutely nothing in its basic option (there is a paid one that is more powerful, of course):
- Open Icon Changer
- Select from the list that appears the application or the chosen process to change the icon
- Now choose the image from the gallery you want to use (or use the icon pack included with the application)
- If you wish, modify to your liking the new icon to use with the corresponding tools
- Click on the OK button and the change will be made
Trick if watermark appears with Icon Changer
On some systems, shortcuts may add a watermark. Icon Changer prevents this without using widgets in many cases, but if it happens: long press on an empty space on your home screen > enter Widgets > drag the Icon Changer widget to the desktop and create the icon from there.
Rename an app and other extras
Android does not allow rename apps natively, but with launchers like Nova you can edit the shortcut title by holding down the icon and tapping the editing pencil. Icon Changer also allows you to assign a custom name to the shortcut you create on the desktop.
Common problems and solutions
If some icons are visible blurry or pixelated, the pack probably doesn't include high-resolution resources; search free icon packs well maintained and avoid excessive cropping when creating icons from photos. If you see duplicate icons or disappear, restart your device, clear the launcher cache, or update the customization layer. To avoid excessive consumption, limit the number of packs installed and choose designs. light and minimalist.
Changing the icon of the applications on your Android device is really simple and it costs absolutely nothing. Additionally, by using a dedicated app, you ensure that your device's stability isn't affected. You can find other tricks for Google's operating system at this section Android Help.
