Hands off my Kindle: You can set a passcode. Go to the home screen and tap the three dots in the upper right. Now, tap Settings > Device Options > Device Passcode. Sweet.
Step-by-step guide to changing iPhone app icons
The iPhone has always been a trendsetter in the world of technology. With every update, Apple brings new features and customization options to please its users.
One such feature is the ability to change app icons. This is the perfect tool to highlight now since Twitter, I mean X, recently changed its iconic name and app logo to a somewhat silly X. If you’re old-school and want to return to the original icon, you can.
This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of giving your iPhone a unique and personalized look.
Where to begin
Before diving into the world of app icon customization, ensure you have the following ready:
iPhone – Make sure you have a compatible iPhone running the latest version of iOS.
Images – Collect or create the icons you want to replace the default app icons.
Shortcuts app – This is where the magic happens. The Shortcuts app is built into your iPhone and allows you to create customized shortcuts for various tasks.
First, select your app icons
Browse the web or get creative and design your icons using image editing tools. Tap or click here for apps that make your pics better without Photoshop skills. Ensure the icons are saved in a format compatible with your iPhone, such as .PNG or .JPEG.
Next, create custom icons in Shortcuts
The Shortcuts app is native to your iPhone. If you don’t see it immediately, open the App Store and search for the Shortcuts app. Tap Open once you see it in the search results. Then follow these steps:
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Those are some excellent options, but have you ever considered your home screen icons? The boring stock icons get old after a while. It’s time to spruce things up.
You’re my fave: Get quick links to your four favorite contacts on your Android home screen. Tap and hold on a blank spot on the home screen, then pick Widgets to find the list.
Switch up your search: By default, there’s a search box on your iPhone home screen. You can hide it via Settings > Home Screen & App Library. FYI: Whether it’s visible or not, you can search your iPhone with a swipe down from the middle of your home screen.
When you need iSpace: You don’t have to keep all your apps on the iPhone home screen. Press and hold on an app icon and pick Remove App > Remove from Home Screen to get rid of the shortcut. You can still launch the app from the App Library.
Phone screen out of control? Group your apps by category. Here’s an option: Set your home screen to include only personal and family apps. Swipe to the next screen for all your work apps. On another screen, add all your entertainment apps.
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While creating folders is a good option, sometimes you want to hide the apps or folders from others. This will come in handy if you share your phone with someone else or you have kids who like to tap on random buttons. Tap or click here for the five best iPhone security settings and tricks you haven’t tried.
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It wasn’t until technology shrunk down sufficiently that mobile phone makers could incorporate the tiny aspects of personal choice. The best options for personalization were screensaver changes and replacing the phone’s protective cover.
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The latest iOS update gave iPhone users tons of new features. That’s probably why there was so much hype around the rollout of the updated operating system.
After all, who doesn’t want access to things like new privacy features and more customization options that come with iOS 14? Unfortunately, those new features weren’t all that Apple rolled out with iOS 14. There were plenty of bugs that came with iOS 14, too.
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Customization aside, for all Android users there are more than a few useful features you might not know about. Tap or click here to learn about 10 hidden tricks on Android.
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