If you’re looking to customize the icons on your phone, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll show you how to make your own phone icons that will give your home screen a unique and personal touch. Whether you want to change the look of your app’s icons or create shortcuts for your most frequently used items, we’ve got you covered.
Before we get started, it’s important to note that the process of making phone icons may vary depending on the type of phone you have. This guide is specifically tailored for users with Android devices, but some of the general steps can also be followed by iOS users.
To begin, you’ll need to gather the necessary resources. You’ll want to have an image or screenshot that you want to use as the icon for your app or shortcut. This could be a picture you took, a favorite image from the internet, or even an image you designed yourself. Additionally, you’ll need an app from the app store that allows you to change your phone’s icons. There are several options available, so choose one that suits your needs.
Once you have your resources and app ready, you can open the app and find the option to change your icons. The process will vary depending on the app you’re using, but it typically involves selecting the app or shortcut you want to change and then choosing the option to “add” or “edit” the icon. You may be prompted to uninstall the original app or shortcut if you’re replacing it with a new icon.
In most cases, you’ll be able to browse your phone’s storage to find the image you want to use as the icon. Once you’ve selected the image, you may be able to choose how it’s processed or cropped to fit the icon’s dimensions. Some apps also allow you to change the background or add effects to the image.
After you’ve made the necessary changes, you can save your new icon and exit the app. You should now see the updated icon on your home screen or in your app drawer. If you don’t see the change immediately, try restarting your phone or clearing your phone’s cache.
And that’s it! You’ve successfully made your own phone icon. Feel free to repeat the process for other apps or shortcuts, and let your creativity shine. With a few simple steps, you can have a home screen that reflects your personal style and makes your phone stand out from the crowd.
Change the icon
To change the icon for a phone app, you will need to have the original image file or design resources for the new icon. Here are the steps to follow:
- First, open the phone’s home screen and find the app for which you want to change the icon.
- Long press on the app’s current icon until a menu pops up.
- Select the “Edit” or “App Info” option from the menu, depending on your phone’s interface.
- In the information page that opens, find the “App Icon” or “Shortcut” section.
- Tap on the current icon image to open the icon selection screen.
- You can either choose an image from the built-in options or select an image from your phone’s gallery. If you want to use a custom image, make sure you have it saved on your phone.
- Select the new icon image from the available options or choose the image file you want to use from your phone’s gallery.
- Follow the prompts to confirm the icon change. Note that some phones may have different prompts or conditions for changing icons.
- Once the icon change is processed, the app’s icon on the home screen should be updated with the new image. If not, try restarting your phone.
By following these steps, you can easily change the phone app’s icon to a different image that you prefer. Just make sure you have the resources and permissions to modify the app’s settings.
Composed icon
A composed icon is created by combining multiple smaller icons or images into a single icon. This can be useful if you want to have a customized phone icon that reflects your personal style or includes specific information.
To create a composed icon, you will need to follow these steps:
- Add the individual icons or images that you want to include in your composed icon. These can be obtained from various sources or resources.
- Open an image editing software, such as Photoshop or GIMP, to process and arrange the icons or images. You can also use online tools for this purpose.
- First, create a new image with a square or rectangular shape as the background of your composed icon.
- Include the icons or images you want to use by placing them on the background image. You can arrange them in any way you prefer.
- If needed, you can modify the size, position, or condition of the individual icons or images to fit the composition better. This step may require resizing, rotating, or even redesigning the icons or images.
- Save the composed icon as a new image file, preferably in a format that supports transparency, such as PNG or GIF.
- Once you have the composed icon image ready, you can proceed to change the phone icon on your device with the new one.
- The exact process of changing the phone icon may vary depending on the make and model of your phone. Generally, you would need to long-press the current icon and select the “Change” or “Edit” option.
- Next, browse your gallery or file manager to locate and select the composed icon image file.
- Hit “OK” or “Apply” to confirm the change. The phone icon on your home screen should now be replaced with the newly composed icon.
If you decide to uninstall or change the composed icon in the future, you can follow a similar process to revert back to the original phone icon or select a different shortcut icon from your device.
Keep in mind that some devices or app’s home screen launcher may not support changing the phone icon directly. In such cases, you may need to use third-party apps or launchers to achieve the desired customization.
How to Change an App’s Icon With Shortcuts
If you’re tired of the same old app icons on your phone’s home screen, there’s a simple way to change them using shortcuts. With shortcuts, you can customize your app icons to reflect your own personal style.
The first thing you’ll need to do is uninstall the original app from your phone. Don’t worry, you won’t actually be deleting the app, but rather creating a shortcut to it with a different icon. Hit the “add” button on your home screen and select the “shortcut” option.
Next, you’ll see a list of items you can add shortcuts for. Scroll through the list until you find the app you want to change the icon for. Tap on the app’s name to select it.
Now you’ll need to find an image that you want to use as the new app icon. You can either choose from the existing resources on your phone or browse the internet for a suitable image. Take a screenshot or save the image to your phone’s image gallery.
Open the image you want to use in your phone’s gallery app. Tap on the image to bring up the options menu, and then select the “share” option. From the list of sharing options, select the “shortcuts” app.
In the shortcuts app, tap on the “add” button in the upper right corner. This will open up a menu with options for adding different types of content to your shortcut. Select the “photo or video” option.
From here, you’ll have the option to select the image you want to use as the app icon. Tap on the image to select it, and then tap on the “next” button in the upper right corner.
In the next screen, you’ll need to add a name for your shortcut. This is the name that will appear under the new app icon on your home screen. Type in the desired name, or leave it blank if you prefer not to have a name displayed.
Finally, tap on the “add” button in the upper right corner to create the shortcut with the new icon. The shortcut will be processed, and you’ll see a confirmation message when it’s done.
Now you can go back to your home screen and you’ll notice that the app’s icon has changed to the image you selected. This is a great way to personalize your phone and give it a unique look.
Keep in mind that if you ever want to revert back to the original app icon, you can simply delete the shortcut from your home screen. This will not uninstall the app itself, but will only remove the shortcut.
Hit “Add” in the upper right hand corner
If you want to create phone icons, you can easily do so by following these simple steps.
First, open the app’s store on your phone. You would need to go to the app store that your phone is from, such as the App Store for iPhone or the Google Play Store for Android.
Once you have opened the app’s store, search for an icon app. There are many different icon apps available, so you can choose the one that you prefer. Some popular options include Icon Changer, Shortcut Maker, and QuickShortcutMaker.
After you have found the icon app that you would like to use, download and install it on your phone. This process will vary depending on your phone’s condition, but it usually involves tapping on the app and then hitting the “Install” or “Open” button. If you need more information on how to download and install apps, you can refer to the resources available online.
Once the icon app is installed on your phone, open it and follow the instructions provided. You may need to give the app certain permissions or allow it to access certain items on your phone in order for it to work properly.
Next, you will need to select the image or icon that you would like to use as your phone icon. This can be an image that you have stored on your phone or one that you find online. If you are using an image from your phone, you may need to navigate to the folder where the image is stored. If you are using an image from the internet, you can save it to your phone’s gallery and then select it from there.
Once you have selected the image, the icon app will process it and create a new icon for you. This may take a few seconds or longer, depending on the app and the size of the image.
When the new icon is ready, you will be prompted to choose a target for the icon. This is the app or shortcut that the icon will open when you tap on it. You can select any app or shortcut that is installed on your phone, including the home screen. Simply tap on the app or shortcut that you want to assign to the icon.
After selecting the target, you can choose to customize the icon further. Some icon apps allow you to change the icon’s name, background, and more. Follow the prompts on the app to make any desired changes.
Finally, hit “Add” in the upper right hand corner of the app screen to add the new icon to your home screen. The original icon will be replaced by the new one, and you now have a customized phone icon!
If you ever want to uninstall the icon app or change your icons back to the original ones, simply delete the icon from your home screen like you would with any other app. The original icon will reappear, and your shortcuts will be back to their original condition.
Now you know how to make phone icons! Follow the steps above and have fun customizing your phone’s home screen.
Remember to always respect the licensing and copyright information of the images and resources that you use to create your icons.
Sources
- The background attribute can be used to change the image displayed as the phone icon on your home screen. You can store the image on your phone or use an image from the web.
- Maui is an icon pack that includes different phone icons. You can customize your phone by changing the icon with one from the pack.
- Shortcuts can be created on your phone’s home screen to provide quick access to an app or specific functionality. You can choose an icon for the shortcut from a variety of available resources.
- When changing the icon of an app, you may need to specify the target app and the new icon image. The phone will then process this information and change the icon accordingly.
- If you’re not sure how to change your phone’s icon, you can follow instructions provided by the phone manufacturer or search online for tutorials.
- To add or delete a shortcut on your home screen, simply long-press on an empty space and select the “add” or “uninstall” option, respectively.
