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How to change app icons on Android devices?

How to change app icons on Android devices?

2023-07-25 1282 11

Changing app icons on Android is a great way to customize your device and make it look more personal. There are a few different ways to change app icons, and the method you use will depend on your Android device and the launcher you are using.

In this guide, we will show you how to change app icons using the Nova Launcher. Nova Launcher is a popular third-party launcher that offers a lot of customization options, including the ability to change app icons.

Steps on how to change app icons on Android using Nova Launcher

Download and install the Nova Launcher app from the Google Play Store.
Open the Nova Launcher app and tap on the Settings icon.
Tap on the Look & feel tab.
Tap on the Icon style option.
Tap on the Edit button.
Tap on the app icon you want to change.
Select the icon you want to use from the available options.
Tap on the Save button.

Your app icon will be changed.

Tips for changing app icons on Android

You can also use a third-party app to change app icons. There are a number of different apps available, such as Icon Pack Studio and Awesome Icons.
If you are using a custom launcher, you may need to check the launcher's settings to see if there is an option to change app icons.
You can also create your own app icons using a graphic design program.

Changing app icon in Android Studio

Here are the steps:

Open your Android Studio project.
In the Project window, expand the res folder.
Right-click the "mipmap-xxx" folder, where xxx is the screen density of your device. For example, if your device has a high-density display, you would right-click the "mipmap-xhdpi" folder.
Select "New" > "Image Asset".
In the Image Asset window, select the "Icon" option.
Click the "Choose File" button and select the image file that you want to use as your app icon.
In the "Name" field, enter a name for your app icon.
Click the "Create" button.

Here are some additional tips for changing app icons in Android Studio:

You can use any image file that is 512 x 512 pixels in size.
If you are using a custom launcher, you may need to create different versions of your app icon for different screen densities.
You can also create animated app icons. For more information, see the Android documentation: https://dev.to/sfarias051/how-to-create-adaptive-icons-for-android-using-android-studio-459h.

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