how to change your app colors💚

Hey everyone! I've been seeing so many gorgeous, personalized iPhone home screens lately, and I just had to try customizing my own app colors. If you're like me and were tired of the standard, sometimes bland, app icons, then you're in for a treat! It's surprisingly easy, and I'm so excited to share my step-by-step journey to a super aesthetic phone. First off, the magic really happens with two main tools: Pinterest for finding those perfect images and your iPhone's built-in Shortcuts app. Trust me, I thought it would be complicated, but it's totally manageable. My goal was to give my frequently used apps, like Shein, Amazon, Doordash, and even my beloved Starbucks, a cohesive green theme, just like some of the amazing examples I found online. The feeling of seeing my home screen transformed with all these different colors was just fantastic! Here’s a little trick I learned for finding the best icons on Pinterest. Instead of just searching "app icons," try being more specific. For instance, I looked up "green aesthetic app icons," "pastel app icons," or even "blue Lemon8 icon" if I wanted something specific for an app like Lemon8. Once you find an image you love, click on it, then look for the "three dots menu" – usually in the top right corner. From there, it's super simple to "download image" directly to your photo library. I spent a good hour just browsing and saving, it was so much fun! Now, for the slightly more technical part with the Shortcuts app. Don't be intimidated; it’s an app everyone has on their iPhone. Open Shortcuts, then tap the plus sign (+) in the top right corner to create a new shortcut. This is where you’ll tell your phone to open a specific app but with your chosen custom icon. You’ll add an action, search for "Open App," and then select the app you want to customize (like Target or Ulta). The next crucial step is to tap the little arrow or 'i' icon next to "New Shortcut" and choose "Add to Home Screen." This is where you can rename your shortcut to the app's actual name and, most importantly, "Choose Photo" to select the image you downloaded from Pinterest. It’s so satisfying to see your chosen icon appear! While the Shortcuts app lets you change individual app icons to different colors, if you're looking to take your home screen customization a step further, consider exploring apps like Widgetsmith. I haven't gone deep into it yet, but it allows you to create custom widgets that beautifully complement your new app icons, truly tying your whole aesthetic together. Imagine having a custom clock or calendar widget that matches your new theme – pure aesthetic bliss! A quick tip for keeping things consistent: try to stick to a color palette or a general theme. For example, my green theme works really well because all my customized icons, from Nike to Sephora, blend perfectly. It makes my phone feel so much more organized and visually appealing. And remember, these are shortcuts, so if you ever want to revert to the original icon, you can simply delete the shortcut from your home screen without affecting the actual app. Seeing my phone with all its vibrant, custom app colors makes me smile every time I unlock it. It's such a simple yet impactful way to make your device truly yours. Give it a try – you might surprise yourself with how creative you can get!