With the introduction of multiple customisation options in Apple’s iOS 18, customers may now further customise their smartphones. Changing the colour of app icons is one of the best features, giving your iPad or iPhone a new, unique appearance. We’ll show you how to alter the icon colours on iOS 18 in 2024 in this guide.
KEYPOINTS:
- To make your apps tremble when in jiggle mode, long-press on your backdrop.
- In the upper left corner of your screen, tap Edit.
- Select Customise.
- Press the Tinted symbol located at the far right of the menu at the bottom of your screen.
How to Change the Colour of an Icon on iOS 18
- Verify that the device is updated
Before proceeding, make sure your smartphone is running iOS 18:
- Navigate to Software Update under Settings > General.
- Install and download any available updates.
- Use the Shortcuts App to Change the Colours of Icons
The most dependable method for changing the colours of your program icons is to use the built-in Shortcuts app. How to Make a Custom Coloured Icon:
- Launch the iPhone Shortcuts App.
- To add a new shortcut, tap the “+” icon located in the upper-right corner.
- Choose Add Action, then look for Open App.
- After selecting the program whose icon you wish to change, tap Open program.
- Tap on the three dots in the top-right corner and choose Add to Home Screen.
- Then, press the icon next to the app name. Select Select Photo or Select File if you are prepared with a certain image.
- A prompt will appear asking you to take a picture or choose one from your collection. You can choose an image or color background that matches the color you want for the app icon.
- Rename the shortcut if necessary, and then tap Add.
- You’ve successfully changed the app icon’s appearance on your Home Screen. Repeat these steps for any other apps you’d like to change.
- Employing Third- Party Icon Packs
Since iOS 18 offers greater interoperability with third-party customisation tools, you can obtain icon sets from the App Store or websites like Pinterest if you’re not interested in meticulously altering each icon. How to do it is as follows:
- Look for iOS Icon Packs: The App Store and websites that provide iOS customisation themes may have preset icon packs.
- Get and Use: Once the icon set has been downloaded, replace your existing app icons with the new designs by following the directions in the Shortcuts app.
- Use Widgets to Design a Custom Colour Scheme
- You may also change the colours of app icons and widgets to fit your new style, if that’s not enough.
- Get a Widget Application: Programs such as Widgetsmith and Colour Widgets enables you to change the color, size, and style of your widgets to complement your icon colors.
- Customize your widget’s appearance with background colors and fonts to enhance your Home Screen’s new theme.
- Change Icon Colours Back to Original
You may easily delete the customised shortcuts you made if you ever want to go back to the app icon colours that were originally intended:
- To remove a customised icon, long-press on it.
- Select “Remove Shortcut.”
The modifications will not impact the original app icon, which will remain on your Home Screen.
Expert Advice on Customising Icons
- Continuity: To keep the overall design of your app consistent, use the same colour scheme for all of the widgets and app icons.
- Backgrounds: To further enhance the Home Screen’s visual attractiveness, pick wallpaper that goes well with the colours of your new icons.
- Try new things: Don’t be scared to try out various colour combinations. To make original background graphics for your icons, use resources like Canva.
In summary
With iOS 18, personalizing your iPhone or iPad Home Screen is easier than ever. By using the Shortcuts app and third-party tools, you can change your app icon colors and give your device a fresh, vibrant look. Follow these simple steps to express your unique style in 2024!
