Customize the appearance of your iPhone It's a great way to make it unique and adapt it to your personal style. One of the most popular ways to achieve this is by changing the application icons. Although Apple does not offer a native option to modify them, there are creative alternatives that will allow you to give a distinctive touch to your device.

In this article, we will ‌guide you step by step⁤ so that ⁢you can change icons of your iPhone apps and create a completely personalized ⁤visual ⁤experience⁤. You will discover how to use shortcuts, third-party apps and icon packs⁢ to transform the look of your home screen.

Use the Apple Shortcuts App

The ⁤Apple Shortcuts app, introduced in iOS 12, offers a nifty solution for customize icons of the applications. ‍Although it was originally designed to automate tasks, it also allows you to create shortcuts with custom icons. Follow these steps:

1. Open the application Shortcuts on your iPhone.
2. Tap the “+” button in the top right corner to create a new shortcut.
3. Select ⁤»Add Action» and search for ⁣the “Open App” action.
4. Choose the application for which you want to change the icon.
5. Tap the three dots in the top right corner and select “Add to Home Screen.”
6. Give the shortcut a name⁤ and tap the icon⁣ to customize it.
7. Choose an image from your gallery or take a new photo to use as an icon.
8. Tap “Add” and the new icon will appear on your home screen⁢.

Note that this method creates a direct access instead of replacing the original app icon. You can hide the original icon in a secondary folder or page if you wish.

Use Third Party Apps to Customize Icons

There are various third-party applications in the ‌ App Store that allow you to easily customize ⁢application icons. Some of the most popular are:

• iconic: Offers a wide ⁢selection of icon packs and the possibility of creating your own.
• Moloko: Allows you to design custom icons using a variety of shapes and styles.
• CocoPPa: Provides an intuitive interface to customize icons and download theme packs.

These apps usually work in a similar way: you select the application that you want to customize, you choose an icon from the available library or create your own, and then a shortcut with the new icon is generated on your home screen.

Download Custom ‌Icon Packs

Another option is to download icon packs pre-designed from specialized websites. These packs offer complete sets‌ of icons with a consistent style for all your applications. Some popular resources are:

• Flaticon: An extensive library of free and premium icons in various styles.
• Iconfinder: A marketplace where designers‌ share their creations, including icon packs⁤.
• Freepik: Offers a wide range of⁣ graphic resources, including⁣ customizable icons.

Once the icon pack, you can use the Shortcuts app or a third-party app to assign each icon to its respective app and create shortcuts on your home screen.

Customizing app icons on your iPhone is a fun and creative way to give your device a unique touch. Whether using the Shortcuts app, third-party apps, or downloading icon packs, you have several options to change the appearance from your home screen according to your preferences.

Explore different alternatives, experiment with different styles and create a visual experience that reflects your personality. With a little creativity, your iPhone will become an extension of your unique style.