iOS 18 brings exciting new ways to personalize your iPhone’s Home Screen by allowing you to change app icon and widget colors. This guide will walk you through the process of giving your device a fresh, cohesive look.
Accessing color customization options
To begin customizing your icon colors:
- Navigate to your iPhone’s Home Screen.
- Press and hold an empty area until the icons start wiggling.
- Tap the “Edit” button at the screen’s top.
- Choose “Customize” from the pop-up menu.
Method 1: Using the tint feature
The tint feature offers the most flexibility for customizing your icon colors:
- In the Customize menu, select “Tinted”.
- Adjust the color slider to pick your preferred hue.
- Use the saturation slider to fine-tune the color intensity.
- For precise color matching, tap the eyedropper icon.
- Touch any part of your wallpaper to sample that exact color for your icons.
- To apply and save your changes, simply swipe down on the customization menu. Your Home Screen will update with the new icon colors.
Method 2: Switching between dark and light modes
For a quick change in icon appearance:
In the Customize menu, you can choose from:
- “Dark” for a sleek, darker icon look
- “Light” for a brighter, cleaner icon appearance
- “Automatic” to switch between dark and light based on your iPhone’s system-wide dark mode settings
Additional customization tricks
- Resize icons: Tap “Large” to increase icon size. This will also remove app names from beneath the icons, creating a cleaner look.
- Rearrange icons: While in the wiggle mode, drag and drop icons to new positions on your Home Screen for a fresh layout.
Helpful tips
- Your chosen color changes will affect all app icons and widgets on both your Home Screen and in the App Library.
- The tint you select will overlay existing icon designs, creating a unified appearance across your device.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment with different colors to find the perfect match for your wallpaper or personal style.
- Keep in mind that these visual changes only affect the Home Screen appearance and don’t alter the functionality of your apps.
By following these steps, you can easily transform the look of your iPhone in iOS 18, creating a personalized and visually appealing Home Screen that reflects your unique style.