X Icon Changer

X Icon Changer X Icon Changer is a free Android theme app for refreshing your home screen. Change app icons and names, create shortcuts, swap icons with one tap, and add animated GIF effects.

X Icon Changer

X Icon Changer is a free personalization app that helps you refresh your home screen by changing both app icons and app names. It’s simple to use, surprisingly flexible, and it even supports animated GIFs so your shortcuts can feel more alive. With an easy interface, you can express your style without needing technical knowledge.

In addition to custom icons, the app lets you rename apps to whatever you prefer. There’s also an icon exchange feature—swap one app’s icon for another with just a tap. After you install a new app, X Icon Changer can notify you so you can update its icon right away. You can also choose the correct crop for any image you pick to make sure the result looks clean and well-sized. The shortcut you create will appear in most places, while the original app icon still remains in your phone’s full app list.

About

One of the standout options in X Icon Changer is its ability to create home screen shortcuts. After you select a new icon and name, the app generates a shortcut you can place on your desktop. This way, the original app stays untouched—your customized shortcut is what gives the home screen a fresh look.

If you want a more interactive experience, you can add animated GIFs. When the new icon is launched, the chosen GIF can play, adding movement and personality to your setup.

Android 8.0+ note: On devices running Android 8.0 or higher, the app may automatically add a watermark to shortcut icons. To work around this, X Icon Changer uses a widget method. You can long-press an empty area on your home screen, open the Widgets menu, find X Icon Changer, and then drag the widget onto your home screen. This lets you create custom app icons without watermarks.

Features

Image as icon

The app makes it easy to turn your own photos into icons. You can edit images from your gallery and replace the default app icon with a picture of your choice. Import personal photos—such as photos of yourself, friends, or even animals—and use them as custom icon artwork. Pick the visuals that match your style and set them as app icons to give your home screen a more personal look.

Set the new icon

After making changes, you can immediately preview how your home screen looks. Once you replace an existing app icon, the updated version appears on your home screen and reflects the edits you made on the main pages of your device.

You can also adjust icons and shortcuts so the information you use for personalization stays under your control, even if someone else accesses your phone.

Animated GIF icon

You can create icon shortcuts using GIF animations. By using the Graphics Interchange Format (GIF), you can add animated visuals to your shortcuts and use them as part of your home screen setup. You can create multiple icon variations, and each shortcut can launch with your selected animated scene for a more engaging look.

Use another app icon as the new icon

The app also supports icon matching, letting you adapt one app’s appearance for another. If you have a favorite icon or visual style on your device, you can reuse it by applying it to a different app. In short, you can customize icons by combining images and scenes across apps—so your home screen looks consistent with the look you want.