How to Change Icons on Your iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Iconical.

   It's a grey app with blue crossed lines.
   
   You'll first need to download it from the App Store if you haven't done so already; it costs $2.99. , It's near the top of the screen., Doing so will bring up a page with the following options for the chosen app:
   Camera icon
   - Take a photo of an object or upload a picture from your iPhone's Camera Roll.
   
   Pencil icon
   - Add custom drawings to the app's icon.
   
   Resize icon
   - Located in the bottom-right corner of the app's icon area, this option allows you to crop or zoom in on the app's icon.
   
   You can also add a photo's web address in the field near the top of the screen. , If you're entering a URL, paste it into the field below the "Select App" link near the top of the screen.
   
   Some options will require additional feedback; for example, tapping Camera Roll requires you to tap a photo and then tap Save in the top-right corner of the screen. , It's below the new app icon., You'll do so in the provided field.
   
   Consider using the original app's name for this icon to avoid confusion., This option is below the "Enter Title" field., It's the upward-facing arrow at the bottom of the screen., It will appear in a pop-up window at the bottom of the screen., It's in the top-right corner of the screen.
   
   Doing so will save your new app icon to one of your iPhone's screens.
   
   When you tap the new icon, a Safari page will briefly open before opening your app.
   
   This process will not replace the app for which you created the icon, but you can tap and drag the app into a folder to hide it.
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   Step 2: Tap Select App.

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   Step 3: Tap an app whose icon you wish to change.

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   Step 4: Tap the option best suited to your desired icon.

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   Step 5: Tap the "Enter Title" field.

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   Step 6: Type in a name for your icon.

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   Step 7: Tap Create Home Screen Icon.

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   Step 8: Tap the "Share" button.

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   Step 9: Tap your new app icon.

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    Step 10: Tap Save.

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