iPhone how-to · iOS 17, 18 and 26
How to change app icons on iPhone
Five steps with Apple's own Shortcuts app. No jailbreak, nothing to install.
- Save the icons. Download the pack, open the .zip in the Files app (tap it to unzip), select the icons and tap Share → Save Images, or keep them in Files.
- Make a shortcut. Open the Shortcuts app, tap +, tap Add Action, search for Open App, and choose the app you want to re-skin.
- Add it to your Home Screen. Tap the share button (or the name at the top) and choose Add to Home Screen.
- Pick the icon. Tap the small icon under Home Screen Name and Icon, choose Choose Photo or Choose File, and pick the matching icon. Name it, then tap Add.
- Tidy up. Move the original app to the App Library (press and hold → Remove App → Remove from Home Screen) so only your new icon shows.
Questions
Can I change app icons on iPhone without jailbreaking?
Yes. Apple's Shortcuts app can open any app from a Home Screen bookmark with your own icon. It's built into iOS.
Will notification badges show on custom icons?
No. Badges stay on the original app, which you can keep in the App Library.
Does it open the app slowly?
On recent versions of iOS the shortcut opens the app directly; on some older versions you may briefly see Shortcuts first.