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How to Enable Themed Icons on Android

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
Android 15 - Pixel 9 Pro
You will need
Android device running Android 13 or later, Default Pixel Launcher or compatible launcher

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Access the home screen settings

    Navigate to an empty area on your home screen. Long-press on the wallpaper to open the context menu, then select Wallpaper & style.

  2. 30 sec

    Activate the themed icon toggle

    Scroll down within the Wallpaper & style menu until you see the Themed icons option. Toggle the switch to the On position to enable color-matching for supported apps.

    Note: This feature only applies to apps that provide a monochromatic icon variant.
  3. 1 min

    Adjust your color palette

    Stay within the Wallpaper & style menu and select the Colors tab. Choose between Wallpaper colors or Basic colors to influence the hue of the themed icons.

    Note: Changing your wallpaper will automatically refresh the icon colors based on the new image's dominant tones.
  4. 30 sec

    Review home screen changes

    Return to your home screen by swiping up or pressing the Home gesture bar. Observe that your system apps and supported third-party apps now reflect the chosen color scheme.