
Remove the original app from your home screen so it doesn't show both apps.įor the purposes of this guide, we will tell you how to easily use Color Widgets because it has a better UI than Widgetsmith, in our opinion.You should see the app shortcut you created with a custom icon and name.Now leave Shortcuts and look at your home screen to see the result.Select a photo you want to use as an icon. In the edit icon menu that pops up, select Choose photo.Now, tap the icon next to the shortcut name (again, under Home Screen Name and Icon).Perhaps use the name of the app you're trying to open (like "TikTok").Delete the words "New Shortcut" and enter a new name for the app.On the preview pane, tap the shortcut name field (under Home Screen Name and Icon).On the details pane, tap Add to Home Screen.Click the drop-down at the top (next to Open app) to access the details pane.



On Etsy, sellers offer thousands of themed icon packs you can buy and download online in a matter of seconds and for super cheap. Once you have a select few apps on your home screen, go find some photos on the internet or in your camera gallery that you want to turn into app icons.
