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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 implements a clever system for making sure all apps are able to work with custom icon colors.

How To Set Custom Icons For Your Android Apps Tutorial By George September 8, 2024 Customizing your Android app icons can significantly enhance the aesthetic and personalization of your home screen.

Icons are a bit part of the home screen theme and you can change them. Here's how to change app icons on Android and the tools you'll need.

Unthemed apps are typically handled by "icon masking" (applying a consistent shape or background) or by showing their original icon. Some icon packs leverage dynamic icon theming instead.

Android expert Mishaal Rahman has now offered a detailed comparison of what some of these converted icons look like next to apps that already provide a monochrome icon.

As a part of the new Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 that dropped this week, Google said they were adding an “Auto-Themed App Icons” ...

In Android 13, Google opened up themed icons to developers, allowing third-party apps to adopt Material You colors on their homescreen app.

Dark mode fans, rejoice! The feature also automatically changes the appearance of app icons. A new Android feature can force dark mode on more apps. If you're a dark mode user, you know how ...