Learn how to add custom widgets and change app icons.
Instructions apply to iPhones running iOS 14 and later.
How Do I Customize Icons on my iPhone’s Home Screen?
When you create a shortcut to an app, you might give the shortcut a unique name and icon.
Download icon images or icon packs and place them in Photos.
you’re free to also use any photo you have in the gallery as an icons image.
Then, start customizing your home screen with these steps.
From the home screen, open theShortcutsapp.
SelectAdd (+)to create a new shortcut.
Search forOpen Appand selectOpen App.
TapAppand snag the app you want to open.
At the top of the screen, tap in theOpen Appfield to change the name of the new shortcut.
you might also tap the icon to change the color or choose a different icon (glyph).
SelectDoneto keep your changes.
In the upper-right corner, select thethree dots.
On theDetails screen, selectAdd to Home Screenand preview the screen name and icon.
The custom icon is now on your home screen and it will behave like any other app icon.
To remove the icon, long press it and selectDelete Bookmarkfrom the menu.
How Do I Customize My iPhone Widgets?
iOS 14 allows you toadd widgets for almost any iPhone appand display its information on the home screen.
However, unlike icons, you cannot directly change the appearance of a widget.
How Do I Add Custom Widgets to My Home Screen?
An iPhone widget helps you see valuable information immediately without opening the app.
choose the size of the widget.
it’s possible for you to choose fromSmall Widget,Medium Widget, andLarge Widget.
Select theDefault Widgetand go through the different Styles.
Note:
For each pop in, you could also select theDefault Widgetor aTimed Widget.
The latter replaces the default widget at a specific time.
For instance, you might schedule upcoming calendar events to appear on the home screen only during the day.
Use the series of menus below the Style to choose theTheme.
To customize the theme further, tapCustomize Theme.
When you get the exact look, go back to the previous screen to rename and save it.
Add a Widgetsmith widget to the home screen the same way you’d add any other widget.
Select an empty area on the home screen and long press to enter the jiggle mode.
Then, use theAdd (+)button to add the generic Widgetsmith widget.
Tap and hold toEdit Widget.
Choose your custom widget from the dropdown menu.
FAQ
Just like the home screen, you cancustomize your iPhone’slock screen appearance.
Go toSettings>Wallpaper>Choose New Wallpaperand choose a background for your iPhone lock screen.
it’s possible for you to customize the Control Center to add and organize controls.
First, go toSettings>Control Center.
Then, tap theInsertbutton to add or remove controls or tapReorderto drag a control to a new position.
