How To Change App Colors In iOS 14?

Personalizing your iPhone’s Home screen can go beyond just setting a wallpaper.

With iOS 14, you can give your app icons a unique color to match your style using the Shortcuts app. Here’s how you can do it:

Steps to Customize Your App Icons on iOS 14

Ensure Your iPhone is Updated: Before starting, ensure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS 14.

Open the Shortcuts App: If it is not already installed on your device, you can download it from the Apple App Store.

Create a New Shortcut:

  • Tap the Plus (+) sign in the top right corner of the app.

  • Select “Add Action” on the New Shortcut screen.

  • Search for “Open App” and tap it from the search results.

Choose the App:

  • Tap “Choose” on the New Shortcut page.

  • Browse through the apps or use the search bar to find the app you want to customize (e.g., Photos).

Set Up the Shortcut:

  • The selected app’s name will appear instead of “Choose” on the New Shortcut page.

  • Tap the three-dot menu at the top to open the details page.

  • Change the shortcut’s name by tapping the “Shortcut Name” field and entering a new name.

Customize the Icon:

  • Tap the icon next to the app name on the Details screen.

  • Choose a color by tapping “Color” and selecting your preferred shade.

  • Select a glyph by tapping “Glyph” and picking a symbol to display on the icon. You cannot choose an option without a glyph, so select the closest match.

Add the Custom Icon to Your Home Screen:

  • Tap “Done” after selecting your icon settings.

  • On the Details page, tap “Add to Home Screen.”

  • Preview the new app icon and tap “Add.”

  • Confirm the addition and exit the Shortcuts app to see your new icon on the Home Screen.

Repeat for Other Apps:

  • Repeat these steps for each app icon you want to customize. Note that you are limited to the colors available in the menu and cannot create custom colors.

FAQs

How Can I Coordinate App Icon Colors? 

Group similar colors together (e.g., reds with reds, greens with greens). If an icon has multiple colors, place it with the most prominent color.

Can I Customize App Icons Without Using Shortcuts? 

You can add widgets with customized icons by tapping and holding the Home screen until icons shake, selecting the Plus (+) icon in the top-left, choosing an app, and picking from available icon options.

How Do I Change App Colors on Android? 

Customizing app colors on Android varies by OS version. Some apps offer built-in icon customization, while others may require manual adjustments.

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