How to Change Icons in Nova Launcher

Nova Launcher is one of the most popular Android launchers, and it managed to keep that popularity for several years. It is an excellent solution for creative individuals who are quickly bored with the same themes and design and love to experiment with new things.

It doesn’t surprise that the most popular features of Nova Launcher include customizing icons, grid, and the App Drawer. The number of possibilities may confuse some of the new users. If you are not sure how to change icons, keep reading as we are about to explain it.

Icon Packages

There is almost an infinite number of Nova Launcher icons at your disposal. They come in packs, and they are grouped based on the color or theme. For example, you can find all black or all white icons. But you could also opt for the Halloween or Christmas theme, depending on the season.

One bundle usually contains hundreds of different icons. There is a wide choice, and even the pickiest users can find the perfect option for their phones. Take your time and enjoy the process.

How to Change Icons – Step by Step

First of all, you will have to download an icon pack. Some of them are free, but a lot of them require payment. If you are not sure which one to download, go through some user reviews before you decide.

A lot of people have written reviews, and we will mention some of the most popular packs and their characteristics later in the article. Now let’s focus on how to change icons.

Once you have downloaded the desired icon pack, here is how to apply it:

1. Launch the app.
   
2. Go to Nova Settings.
   
3. Click on the Look and Feel section of the menu.
   
4. Then click on the Icon theme.
   
5. Choose the icon pack that you want to apply.
   
6. Select that icon pack.
   

Note that you will be able to choose from all icon packs that you have ever downloaded. And if you have been using Nova Launcher for a while, there might be a lot of them.

Most Popular Icon Packs

Every year Android makes a list of the most popular icon packs for that year. Many people publish predictions on their blogs about which pack is going to be the most popular next year.

One of the most popular packs for 2020, especially when it comes to ladies, is called Candy Cons. Every icon was made very carefully and with a lot of details. Someone put a lot of work into it. The best thing about this pack is that it’s free. That’s because Android decided to focus more on an updated version, Candy Cons Unwrapped.

Minimalists from all over the world agree that Delta icon pack is one of the best bundles. The icons are beautiful and elegant, and most importantly, they are practical. You can choose from various colors, including pastel colors that look great on white Android phones.

People who find bright colors boring will be happy to learn that Nova Launcher includes Viral icon pack, famous for its dark tones. These icons blend nicely and elegantly, and they aren’t distracting.

Additional Options

Did you know that you can change the shape of your icons? Many users get bored seeing the same shapes all the time, so Android introduced this option a couple of years ago. This feature is called Adaptive icons, and it allows you to choose from five icon shapes: round, square, rounded square, teardrop, and squircle (something in between a square and a circle – for those who can’t decide).

If you turn on Icon Label, you will also be able to customize the font of the icon label. You can choose from four different fonts, and then select the size and color of the font. That’s especially important to those who want to match the color of the font with the color of the icon.

Express Your Uniqueness

Make the most of Nova Launcher and express your uniqueness and your creativity. There are thousands of options at your disposal. Nova Launcher is user-friendly, and Android developers are always working on new themes and new icons to satisfy their users.

What is your favorite icon pack? Do you use some of the popular sets that we mentioned, or have you discovered an even more beautiful one? If you want, share the name of your favorite in the comments section below!