As you know, many mobile device owners love variety. And if changing one smartphone for another every two or three months does not allow finances, then you can at least install new icons from time to time. On Google Play you can easily find packages containing icons of pre-installed and most popular applications.
Please note that it is not possible to replace icons on stock Android. Before using the kits below, you should install some popular launcher on pure Android. After this, the device will definitely have the ability to replace icons.
Rondo
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Rondo Flat Style Icon Pack
Developer: Ben Norgelas-Dzimidas
Price: Free
If there are more than two hundred applications on your smartphone, then not every icon pack is suitable for installation. The ideal option would probably be Rondo. This set includes approximately 3,500 icons! It is safe to say that the package will cover at least 85% of the applications available on the device. The labels will not change only for those programs that are not particularly popular.
This program allows you to change the wallpaper. The programmers specially selected pictures that would look perfect paired with the icons used. Note that all shortcuts embedded in this package have a resolution of 192 x 192 pixels. That is, the user will have no complaints about the quality of the images.
Advantages:
- Distributed free of charge.
- Additionally there are 20 wallpapers.
- Regular updates.
- Uses Material Design notification bar.
- All icons have a round shape and a shadow.
- High resolution labels.
Flaws:
- Some content is offered for money.
- There is advertising.
How to Activate Gesture Controls in Action Launcher
As with Nova, gestures are a paid feature in Action Launcher. You can purchase Action Launcher Plus. Action Launcher allows you to set up to 12 control gestures per app, shortcut, or action.
- Open Action settings.
- Click Shortcuts.
- Select the gesture section you want to assign.
- Select the gesture you want to assign.
- Select the app, shortcut, or action you want to assign.
Siru
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Siru Icon Pack
Developer: Dots Illustration
Price: Free
Already a less complete set containing approximately 260 icons. But each of the shortcuts is saved by the developers in very high quality. Here you can also use “feedback” by asking the creators for icons for specific programs that have not yet been found in this package. Every month, developers create about a dozen new shortcuts, thereby complementing their set.
The main advantage of Siru is its original icon design. Hampusa Olsson, who at one time drew many interface elements for OnePlus smartphones, was involved in their creation. This person also created paranoid wallpapers especially for Siru, which fit perfectly with these labels.
Advantages:
- Unique icons.
- Perfectly matching wallpaper available.
- Free distribution.
- No advertising.
- Very high resolution of each label.
- You can send a request to create additional icons.
Flaws:
- The number of icons is not too large.
- Expanding functionality costs money.
Set of icons for Xiaomi phones
A monotonous desktop on your phone can quickly get boring. To make your smartphone look attractive, use different wallpapers and icon sets. The MIU 11 application contains a huge set of different icons that you can use for free on Android smartphones.
The package was intended for Xiaomi devices, but the application will work on smartphones from another manufacturer. The program has more than 10,000 icons. You can change them at least every day. Also use desktop wallpaper sets.
Download MIU 11 from Play Market.
May be useful: Enable notifications in Android.
iOS 11
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iOS 11 Style Icon Pack
Developer: LOIS Dev
Price: Free
iOS 11 Icon Pack is a pack that fully reflects the style of iOS 11 icons. The application is great for those who want to style their Android with iOS. For it to work, you will need to additionally install the Nova Launcher or Apex launcher, since the set will not work with the one that was originally installed on the smartphone. A complete list of supported launchers can be found on the application page in the Play Store.
The set contains a huge number of iOS 11 style icons and is constantly updated. They are suitable for both pre-installed and third-party applications. Icon size, transparency and other basic parameters can be adjusted directly through the launcher.
Advantages:
- Free distribution.
- Constantly updated.
- An impressive list of supported launchers.
Flaws:
- Narrowly targeted, suitable only for those who want to make Android similar to iOS.
How to enable gesture controls in Nova Launcher
To use gestures in Nova Launcher, you must buy Nova Launcher Prime. It offers 11 control gestures that you can set for your home screen on Nova Launcher. The most popular ones are "swipe up", "swipe down" and "double tap".
Nova Launcher Prime
Price: 300.00 RUR
You can customize gestures for any application, as well as for many Nova Launcher tasks:
- Open Nova settings.
- Tap Gestures & input.
- Select the gesture you want to assign.
- Select the app, shortcut, or Nova action you want to assign.
VIT
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VIT Icon Pack
Developer: Joshua M.
Price: Free
A set containing more than 2000 icons. Downloading such a package will take some time, but the icons of almost all applications present on the smartphone will be replaced. Only instructions for bicycle repair and programs relating to specific city enterprises will be deprived. But such applications are rarely pulled out to the home screen, remaining only in the menu, so there is no need to worry.
The icons used here are in black and white colors. Moreover, many icons have a minimalistic style, as if the design was drawn with a couple of pencil strokes. Of course, such icons also require some kind of two-color clock widget. Fortunately, the creators did not forget about him or about the suitable wallpaper, which depicts the city, nature and space.
Overall, this is the most original Android icon pack in this collection. I’m glad that the set is distributed completely free of charge, there are no paid options inside. The only thing that causes some disappointment is the presence of advertising.
Advantages:
- Original appearance of icons.
- The set consists of at least 2000 icons.
- There is a number of wallpapers.
- A special clock and calendar widget is supported.
- Free distribution.
Flaws:
- There are advertisements.
How to Set Transparent App Icon in Nova Launcher
- Long-press the application shortcut on the home screen.
- Click "Edit" or the pencil icon in the menu that appears.
- Click the icon square to edit the icon.
- Click Gallery.
- Click Files.
- Select downloaded.
- Click "Done".
- Click "Done" again.
- Repeat for all apps and folders on the Home screen.
Nube - Free Icon Pack
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Nube Icon Pack
Developer: OSheden
Price: Free
A free set that includes more than 23 thousand icons, made in a bright hand-drawn style, and a large number of wallpapers for every taste. Among the features, it is worth noting the presence of a clock widget and support for a dynamic calendar. In addition, the application does not contain advertising, which is good news.
The program supports most popular launchers. Their list can be found on the main screen by clicking on the “Apply Nube” inscription. If the program you need is not in the list, you can install any of the supported launchers directly from Nube.
Advantages:
- Distributed free of charge.
- A large number of high-quality icons and themes.
- Supports most popular launchers.
- There is a clock widget and support for a dynamic calendar.
Flaws:
- Some icons are available for a fee, upon premium request.
Wallpaper selection
The good thing is that you can use any wallpaper you want. Minimalist wallpaper, chaotic wallpaper, a photo of your children - use what you like.
It's important to remember that wallpaper will help you appreciate where your icons are on the screen. So if you have a wallpaper with a lot of different elements, then you can use those elements to indicate the placement of your shortcuts.
With a minimalist wallpaper, you'll have to rely more on muscle memory and knowledge of your home screen's grid of shortcuts.
Galloping across Europe
There are several hundred icon sets on Google Play. It makes no sense to talk in detail about every worthy specimen. But it’s still worth briefly mentioning some packages:
- CandyCons is another set of 1,070 icons in a flat style, complete with a cute clock widget. No advertising, no demands for payment - isn't this happiness?
- Moonshine is another set of 925 icons that allows you to redesign the operating system. Contains advertising, which can be removed by purchasing the paid version.
- Whicons is a free set of icons designed entirely in white. The pack includes more than 5000 icons and various wallpapers. The application supports most popular launchers and is constantly updated by the developers.
- Simply 8-bit is a good set for retro console lovers. Consists of 700 icons in the form of characters from eight-bit games and corresponding wallpapers. It is distributed free of charge and has no in-app purchases or advertising.
The best among launchers with the ability to replace desktop icons:
- Launchers;
- ADW Launcher;
- Apex Launcher;
- Nova Launcher;
- Holo Launcher.
The easiest to manage is Nova Launcher, which is distributed free of charge through the official Play Market.
All types of applications for changing the appearance of a smartphone have a simple interface. You just need to go in, select the appropriate visualization option and install it with one click. In some cases, confirmation of actions is also required, but this manipulation will also not take you much time.
So, let's get started installing the launcher and new shortcuts
- You need to download one of the launchers from Google Play;
- After this, you need to go to the “Settings” tab;
- We enter the “Personalization” tab (The names of the tabs depend on the version of Android and its brand and therefore often differ: “Shortcuts”, “Applications”);
- After this, we need to apply the selected package.
How to swap Android icons
When changing icons in Android, you need to drag one over the other, but not completely (so that there is a small indentation), otherwise the system will create a folder and place both icons in it.
If you use a launcher, then when you long press the selected icon, in most cases they change places on their own.
There is another method
- You need to open the package that you installed;
- Enter the menu and click on the “Install icons” tab;
- After that, select the desired Launcher.
As you can see, there is nothing difficult here.
Conclusion: - you now know how to change application icons on Android using the Awesome Icons program and one of the Launchers. I advise you to use the method that is closer to you. Good luck!
