How to Use Custom App Icons on iPhone in iOS 14

Sep. 23, 2020

The long-awaited freedom to set athird-party browserlikeChromeand a mail app likeGmailas default shows that Apple is slowly giving users more control. Perhaps from the same angle as its arch-rival, Google does. Though the walled garden is still very much intact, you can now at least bring your own set of personalization into the mix to make your home screen look different. If this new change makes the cut for you, let me show how you can giveiOS 14home screen custom aesthetic with unique app icons on the iPhone or iPad.

Change App Icons on iOS 14 Home Screen on iPhone and iPad

No matter how nice-looking an app icon is, it tends to go out of fashion or begins to look dull after a while. That’s probably when you feel to fine-tune the icons so that they will appear pleasing to the eyes.

You will be glad to know that you now have plenty of freedom to create awesome looking app icons for your iPhone. For a change, you can choose to set your own image as the app icon or pick out a cool one from a website/app that offers custom app icons.

As mentioned, you need to have a custom app icon that you can use to create great app icons for your iOS device. The simplest way to find the awesome looking icons for specific apps is to take the help of (you guessed it!)Google.

Besides,icons8andFlaticonare two of my favorite platforms where you can get a ton of app icons. So, head over there to pick some of the nice-looking app icons for your iOS device. To save any app icon, simply touch and hold and then choose theAdd to Photosoption in the popup.

2. Now, tap on the“Plus” buttonat the top right corner of the screen.

3. Next, tap on the “Add Action”button.

4. Next up, search for“Open App”and tap on it when it shows up.

5. Up next, tap onChooseand then select yourfavorite appwhich icon you want to change. In this test, I’m going to choose Twitter.

6. Next up, tap on thethree dotsat the top right corner of the screen.

7. Now,give a suitable name to your shortcutand tap on theHome Screen.

8. Next,enter the name of the shortcut again. After that, tap onthe iconto the left of it.

9. Next up, you havethree options:

As I have saved my app icon in thePhotos app, I’m going to select the“Choose Photo”. After that, select the app icon in the photo library.

10. Now,adjust the iconin the frame and tap onChooseat the bottom right corner of the screen.

11. Finally, tap onAddat the top right and then hitDoneat the top right to finish.

Voila! You have successfully created an app icon for your favorite app. Now, head over to the home screen to check out. It works like a normal app. So, you can place it at the desired spot, launch it to open the corresponding app, and even delete it if you no longer want to keep it.

There you go! So, these are the quick ways you can create fantastic looking app icons for your iOS 14 home screen. It’s worth noting that you can create as many app icons as you want. So, go your all out to design your home screen to your heart’s liking.

Besides, also check out our guide tocustomize iOS 14 home screen widgetsandget the most out of App Library. Also, find out how touse the back tap to launch apps on the iPhone. Have any feedback or question? Send it across as well.

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