Last Updated on June 26, 2023 by Bestusefultips
Do you want to change icons on Google Pixel? Here’s how to change app icons on Pixel 5, Pixel 5a 5G, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4, and Pixel 4a 5G. You can change the icon shape from different 7 icon styles like square, teardrop, hexagon, rounded, etc. You can customize your apps on Google Pixels, including font style, icons, accent color, and icon shape. When you change icons, it will change your home screen and other app icon shapes in your Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 4/4XL, Pixel 3a/3a XL, Pixel 3/3XL, and Pixel 2/2 XL (Running Android 11). In the Android 12 stock OS, Google removes the customization settings like icon shape, icon style, etc. You can only change the wallpaper and enable themed icons on Pixel devices (Running the Android 13/12 version). You can use third-party apps on your Android devices to set custom app icons.
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How to Change App Icons on Google Pixel 5, 5a 5G, 4a 5G (Android 13 & Android 12)
You can’t change Pixel app icons on Android devices. It would be best to use third-party apps or launchers to customize the app icon shape on your Google Pixel.
Step 1: Long-press on the blank space on the home screen and tap on Wallpaper and Style.
Step 2: Toggle on Themed icons.
It will change the systems app icons on the home screen only. Also, change the system app color to choose wallpaper or other colors. You can see change wallpaper based on wallpaper colors & basic colors, dark theme, themed icons, and app grid options in your latest Android version on Pixel.
How to Add Widget to Home Screen Google Pixel 5, Pixel 5a 5G, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a
You can add your favorite Google Pixel widget to your Google Pixel home screen using the below settings.
Step 1: Hold the blank area on your Pixel and tap on Widgets.
Step 2: Tap any Widgets category.
Step 3: Long-press the widget to add it to the home screen.
To remove the widget, long-press it and move it to Remove at the top middle of the screen.
How to Put App on Home Screen on Google Pixel
You can create a shortcuts app to the home screen to long-press it from the app drawer and move it to the home screen. If you want to automatically add a new app icon to the home screen, enable add an app icon to the home screen by long-press on the blank area > home settings > Toggle on Add app icons to the home screen. Now, the app shortcut icon view on the Pixel’s home screen.
How to Change Home Screen Layout on Google Pixel 5, 5 XL, 5a, 4 XL
You can change the app screen grid size in your Pixel using home settings.
Tap and hold the blank space on the home screen > Wallpaper & Style > App Grid > Choose from 5×5, 4×4, 4×5, 3×3, 2×2.
How to Change Icon Shape on Google Pixel (Running Android 11)
Below are the ways to change app icons on Pixels (Running Android 11).
Step 1: Press & hold the blank area of the home screen and tap Styles & Wallpapers.
Step 2: Tap on Style at the bottom.
Step 3: Tap on +Custom.
You can see the font style.
Step 4: Continue tapping on Next until you view Shape.
Step 5: Choose the Shape and tap Next.
Step 6: Enter the name of the style and tap on Apply button at the bottom right.
You can see the icon shape change for all apps on your Pixel devices.
Alternative Way: Settings > Display > Styles & wallpapers > + Custom > Next > Next > Next > Select icon shape > Next > Add style name > Apply.
How to Change Font Style on Google Pixel (Android 11)
Step 1: Pull down the notification panel and tap the Settings icon.
Step 2: Tap on Display.
Step 3: Tap Styles & Wallpapers.
Step 4: Tap + Custom.
Step 5: Choose your favorite Font style and tap Next.
Step 6: Tap Next until seeing Name your style (Show below-given screenshot).
Step 7: Enter the style name and tap Apply.
How to Change Accent Color in Pixel 5, 5 XL, 5a, 4 XL
Long press on the blank area > Styles & wallpapers > Style > + Custom > Next > Next > Choose system accent color > Next > Next > Name your style > Apply.
And that’s all. Which is your favorite app icon shape from above? Tell us in below comment box.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I Organize the Home Screen in Google Pixels?
In the Pixel home screen, you can create a folder, change the home screen wallpaper, app grid, turn themed icons on and off, add a widget to the home screen, and more.
How do I Change the Pixel 6 Home Screen Wallpaper?
To change the home screen wallpaper in Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, go to Settings > Wallpaper and style > Change wallpaper > Tap on My photos (Select your own picture or gallery photo) or Default category wallpaper > Select the Image> Right arrow at the bottom right > Home screen.
How do I Add Google Photos Widget to Home Screen?
To Add a Google Photos widget, long-press on the blank space in your phone and tap on Widgets. Scroll down and tap on Photos. Long-press the widget from the Google photo you want to add home screen.
How do I Add a Camera to the Home Screen?
To add a camera or other app to the home screen, open the app drawer in your device, long-press it, and move it to the home screen.
