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Customise your app icons in iOS 14

Prior to the release of iOS 14, if you wanted to customise your app icons then you would have had to jailbreak your device. But it has been discovered that you can now actually use custom app icons without modifying your device in any way. And it’s surprisingly easy.

All you need is the iOS Shortcuts app (which can be downloaded for free from the App Store, if it isn’t already installed on your device) and a little extra know-how. Before you start, source the alternate app icons that you would like to use (or create your own) and make sure that they are saved to your Photos app. Done that? Good, then you’re all set. Read on to discover how the Shortcuts app can be used to dramatically alter the look of your Home Screen.

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