How to Add Custom App Icons to Your iPhone Home Screen Using Shortcuts

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How to Add Custom App Icons to Your iPhone Home Screen Using Shortcuts

What You’ll Need

Step-by-Step: Add a Custom Icon to the Home Screen
1. Open the Shortcuts App
2. Create a New Shortcut
3. Choose the App
4. Open Settings
5. Customize the Icon
6. Add It

A Small but Important Detail

Tips for a Better Look

Final Thoughts

If you want to personalize your iPhone’s home screen, the Shortcuts app is a hidden gem. If you're tired of the default app icons or want a more aesthetic look, you can easily add your own custom icons.

  • An iPhone (iOS 14 or later)

  • The Shortcuts app

  • An icon image (PNG or JPG)

Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone and tap the “+” icon in the top right corner.

  • Tap “Add Action”

  • Search for “Open App”

  • Select it from the list

  • Tap on “App”

  • Select the app you want to customize (e.g., Instagram)

  • Tap the small arrow or info icon at the top

  • Select “Add to Home Screen”

  • Tap the icon preview

  • Choose “Choose Photo” or “Choose File”

  • Upload your custom icon image

  • You can also rename the app here

  • Tap “Add” in the top right

  • Go back to your home screen → your new icon is ready.

When you tap the custom icon, it will briefly open through the Shortcuts app before launching the actual app. This is normal.

Use matching icon sets for a clean aesthetic

  • Combine with widgets for a more polished layout

  • Choose colors that match your wallpaper

With the Shortcuts app, you can fully customize your iPhone’s look. With a bit of effort, you can create a clean, premium-style home screen.

If you want, I can also suggest ready-to-use icon packs or help you design a minimal setup.


Icons: https://www.pinterest.com/lroogie/icons/

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