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Transform Your Device: Stunning Black and White Icons for iPhone and iPad

Ready to refresh your iPhone or iPad with a chic, minimalist look? Explore our guide to customizing your device with sleek black and white icons. We'll show you how to easily apply these stylish designs and give your home screen a modern, sophisticated upgrade. Transform your tech with effortless elegance!

By Oliver GreenPublished about a year ago 3 min read

Which other colors would you like to see? Let me know in the comments! Also, feel free to share what other apps you use!

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How to Create Custom App Icons on iOS 16+

To customize app icons on iOS 16 or later, the Shortcuts app is the best way to create custom icons for apps on your Home Screen. Follow these steps:

Open the Shortcuts App:

Open the Shortcuts app on your iOS device. If you can't find it, use the Search function to locate it.

Create a New Shortcut:

Tap the + icon in the top right corner to create a new shortcut.

Add the "Open App" Action:

Tap Add Action.

Search for the Open App action and select it.

Choose the App:

Tap Choose and select the app you want to customize with a new icon.

Customize the Shortcut:

Tap the three dots (…) next to the shortcut name.

Give the shortcut a name, such as the app name.

Set a Custom Icon:

Tap the Icon option.

Choose Choose Photo, where you can select a new image for the app icon. You can either choose an image from your photo gallery or take a new photo.

Add to Home Screen:

After customizing the icon, tap Add to Home Screen.

Give the icon a name if needed, and then tap Add in the top right corner.

Use Your New Icon:

You'll now see your new custom icon on the Home Screen with the name and image you selected. Tapping on this icon will launch the app.

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How to Create Custom App Icons on iOS 16+

To customize app icons on iOS 16 or later, the Shortcuts app is the best way to create custom icons for apps on your Home Screen. Follow these steps:

Open the Shortcuts App:

Open the Shortcuts app on your iOS device. If you can't find it, use the Search function to locate it.

Create a New Shortcut:

Tap the + icon in the top right corner to create a new shortcut.

Add the "Open App" Action:

Tap Add Action.

Search for the Open App action and select it.

Choose the App:

Tap Choose and select the app you want to customize with a new icon.

Customize the Shortcut:

Tap the three dots (…) next to the shortcut name.

Give the shortcut a name, such as the app name.

Set a Custom Icon:

Tap the Icon option.

Choose Choose Photo, where you can select a new image for the app icon. You can either choose an image from your photo gallery or take a new photo.

Add to Home Screen:

After customizing the icon, tap Add to Home Screen.

Give the icon a name if needed, and then tap Add in the top right corner.

Use Your New Icon:

You'll now see your new custom icon on the Home Screen with the name and image you selected. Tapping on this icon will launch the app.

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How to Create Custom App Icons on iOS 16+

To customize app icons on iOS 16 or later, the Shortcuts app is the best way to create custom icons for apps on your Home Screen. Follow these steps:

Open the Shortcuts App:

Open the Shortcuts app on your iOS device. If you can't find it, use the Search function to locate it.

Create a New Shortcut:

Tap the + icon in the top right corner to create a new shortcut.

Add the "Open App" Action:

Tap Add Action.

Search for the Open App action and select it.

Choose the App:

Tap Choose and select the app you want to customize with a new icon.

Customize the Shortcut:

Tap the three dots (…) next to the shortcut name.

Give the shortcut a name, such as the app name.

Set a Custom Icon:

Tap the Icon option.

Choose Choose Photo, where you can select a new image for the app icon. You can either choose an image from your photo gallery or take a new photo.

Add to Home Screen:

After customizing the icon, tap Add to Home Screen.

Give the icon a name if needed, and then tap Add in the top right corner.

Use Your New Icon:

You'll now see your new custom icon on the Home Screen with the name and image you selected. Tapping on this icon will launch the app.

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About the Creator

Oliver Green

❤️ 30 Years old

💰 Sink ( Single income, no kids)

👔 I work as a Blogger

📊 I love ChatGPT and AI

💻 Hobbies: Gamer, and the Reading.

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