How to Change App Icons on Android

What to Know

• You can use Shortcut Maker to customize app icons and names on any device.
• Go to Settings > Themes to download and apply icon packs on Samsung devices.
• You can download and install custom icons via Google Play Store on any Android device. You may need to install a launcher to change app icons.

This article covers how to change app icons on your Android smartphone, including applying custom icons on a Samsung phone or tablet.

How to Get Custom App Icons on Android

One of the best features of Android is the option to customize nearly anything you want, from the wallpaper and lock shortcuts to the way the icons look and feel. What’s more, there are many ways to apply custom icons. You can even create your own!

Before you can change app icons, you’ll need to download and install custom icon sets. You can find them at the Google Play Store.

Here's how to install them:

1. Find a set of custom icons you like at the Google Play Store. The best way to find them is to type custom icons in the search bar (located at the top).

2. When you find an icon set you like, tap the entry in the search results. Then tap the green Install button.

3. Wait for it to finish, and then return to the home screen or tap Open.

   

How to Get Custom App Icons on a Samsung Using Galaxy Themes

Like the Galaxy Note 20, Samsung smartphones and tablets use a reskinned version of Android called One UI. That means you can also customize the home screen and interface with unique wallpapers, widgets, and app icons.