Mind-Blowing iPhone App Icons Hack Revealed

Creating a Custom Shortcut Icon

Using the Shortcuts app, you can create a custom shortcut icon that reflects your personal style and preferences. This feature allows you to replace the default app icon with a custom image of your choice. Here’s how to do it:

• First, select your new icon. You can choose an existing emoji or a photo you already downloaded, or you can create your own custom icon using your favorite image editing app. Be sure to save the icon image to your phone, preferably in your Photos app.
• Launch the Shortcuts app, which should already be installed on your iPhone. Tap the + icon in the top right corner to create a new shortcut.
• Tap the name of your new shortcut, aptly titled “New Shortcut,” and change it to the name of the app or something else you prefer.
• Select “Open App” from the list of actions, and then tap the faint “App” word to bring up a list of all your phone’s apps. Pick the one whose icon you want to change.
• Select the dropdown arrow at the top of the screen and choose “Add to Home Screen” so the shortcut will appear on your home screen.
• You’ll now see a preview of a generic Shortcuts icon. Instead of choosing that, select the grey picture icon on the left. You’ll then be presented with a few choices: Choose Photo, Take Photo, or Choose File.
• If you’ve already loaded your Photos app with the icon you want, go ahead and select “Choose Photo” and pick the image from your Photos app.

Additional Customization Options

Lock Screen Customization

In iOS 18, you can finally customize the lock screen on your iPhone by removing buttons, adding new buttons, and choosing which buttons appear on the lock screen. Here’s how:

• On the iPhone’s lock screen, touch and hold anywhere on the display until you see the Customize button.
• Tap Customize and then choose Lock Screen.
• Remove one of the buttons by tapping the – (minus) button on the icon.
• To replace the button with another function, tap its space (now with a + icon) and then choose the one you want on the next screen.
• Repeat those steps for the other button if you want to change it.
• Tap Done when you’re finished.
• Tap the lock screen again to exit the customize mode.

Action Button Customization



The Action button on your iPhone can be customized to perform various actions, such as opening the Camera app, performing multiple actions at once, or even ordering coffee. Here’s how:

• Go to Settings > Action Button.
• Swipe sideways to select and activate one of the available actions.
• For the Controls, Shortcut, and Accessibility options, tap the Choose button to pick which specific action to run.

Home Screen Customization



In iOS 18, you can give your home screen a radical new look by putting icons where you want them and using the iOS 18 app customize palette to change the color and size of your app icons.

• Touch and hold the home screen until the icons jiggle.
• Tap Edit at the top left of the screen, then select Customize.
• Choose what color settings you want your icons to be. You can select Light mode, Dark mode, or Automatic, which shows them in Light mode during the day and automatically switches them to Dark mode at night.
• Select Tinted to give all your app icons the same color wash.
• Use the sliders to select the color and saturation levels you want, or use the eyedropper tool to select a color in your wallpaper.
• You can also choose to make the icons bigger, but the names will disappear if you select this option.

Practical Tips and Implications

Tips for Customizing Your iPhone

Here are some practical tips for customizing your iPhone:

• Use the iOS 18 app customize palette to change the color and size of your app icons.
• Create custom shortcut icons using the Shortcuts app.
• Customize the lock screen and Action button to fit your needs.

Implications of Customization

Customizing your iPhone can have several implications, including:

• Enhancing your user experience by making your iPhone more personalized and intuitive.
• Expressing your personality through your iPhone’s look and feel.

Best Practices for Customization

Here are some best practices for customizing your iPhone:

• Use the Shortcuts app to create custom shortcut icons that reflect your personal style.
• Select new icons that are clear and easy to recognize.
• Customize the lock screen and Action button to fit your needs and preferences.