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iOS18:How to Resize and Change app icon color on iPhone

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New iOS 18 Feature! App icon color and size can be changed.

What Can I Do About App Icons?

Able to Choose the Color from 4 Patterns

Light: Same as beforeDark: A slightly neon look!Automatic: It depends on the device mode.Tinted: Customize your favorite color based on black!

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Able to Choose from Two Icon Sizes!

You can choose between the "small" size, which is the same as before, and the "large" size, where the app name is hidden and the icon is displayed larger!

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How to Change App Icon Colors

Preparation

First, update your iPhone to iOS 18!

Instruction

  1. Hold down the home screen until the apps shake.
  2. Tap the "Edit" button in the top left.
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  4. Tap "Customize".
  5. Choose your preferred mode from "Light," "Dark," "Automatic," or "Tinted". (I'm choosing "Tinted" for this example)
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  7. Adjust the color bar to set the color and intensity.
  8. Tap the top of the screen when you're done editing.
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  10. "Complete!"
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Note When Using "Tinted"

Be aware that when using Tinted, the color of your installed widgets will also change to match! If you want to keep the widget colors while changing icon colors, it's recommended to stay in "Dark" or "Light" mode and use an icon customization app.

Free apps like "WidgetClub" or the "Shortcuts" app that comes with every iPhone can help you change to stylish app icons!

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By the way, using the WidgetClub app, you can customize your home screen to look stylish. It's easy and free even for beginners, so be sure to check it out!

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How to Change App Icon Size

  1. Hold down the home screen until the apps shake.
  2. Tap the "Edit" button in the top left.
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  4. Tap "Customize".
  5. "Small" and "Large" will be displayed, choose your preferred mode
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  7. Tap the top of the screen.
  8. Complete.
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Note When Using "Large"

Be aware that the "app name" that used to be displayed under the icon will no longer be visible⚠️

In this article, I explained how to change the color and size of icons on your iPhone's home screen, which became possible with iOS 18!

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