Have you ever wanted to make your iPhone your own, with your individualized style and flair? Sure, you can change your homescreen wallpaper. But if you really want to personalize your phone, why not create your own app icons? Show It’s doable, using Apple’s built-in Shortcuts app. You actually won’t be replacing the icons that the apps came with — rather, you’ll be creating separate shortcuts that lead to the app. It’s a tedious and time-consuming process, but in the end, you can have a fully customized iPhone homescreen. Here’s how you do it:
You’ll now see what the icon will finally look like. You can also hide the original app icon so you’ll just have the new one visible. (You don’t want to delete it completely, of course; that would delete the app.)
One note: when you use your new icon to go to the app, you will occasionally get a small drop-down notice that tells you what the original app is called and reminds you of the fact that it is a shortcut. But the drop-down will only last for a second or two, so it shouldn’t be much of a bother. Update September 21st, 2022, 4:55PM ET: This article was originally published on Jun 13th, 2021; it has been updated to accommodate changes in iOS 16. How do I customize my iPhone Home Screen?Move apps and widgets on the Home Screen on iPhone. Touch and hold any app or widget on the Home Screen, then tap Edit Home Screen. The apps begin to jiggle.. Drag an app to one of the following locations: ... . When you're finished, press the Home button (on an iPhone with a Home button) or tap Done (on other iPhone models).. How do I change the main screen on my iPhone?Apple iPhone - Reset Home Screen Layout. From a Home screen on your Apple® iPhone®, navigate: Settings. General. . If an app isn't available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.. Transfer or Reset iPhone. then tap. Reset. .. Reset Home Screen Layout. .. Reset Home Screen. to confirm.. How do I change my Home Screen display?Customize your Home screen. Remove a favorite app: From your favorites, touch and hold the app that you'd like to remove. Drag it to another part of the screen.. Add a favorite app: From the bottom of your screen, swipe up. Touch and hold an app. Move the app into an empty spot with your favorites.. |