How To Change App Icons On iPad! (2026)

How to change app icons on iPad (tutorial)

What this video covers

• Clarifies two meanings of “changing app icons”:
  • Fully replacing an icon (using custom images or shortcut hacks).
  • Using iPadOS’s built‑in icon/skin options to alter the look.
• Focuses on the built‑in customization available in recent iPadOS releases (presenter refers to iPadOS 26 — transcript may be inaccurate about the exact version).

Step‑by‑step guide shown

1. Long‑press (hold down) on the iPad home screen.
2. Tap Edit (top left).
3. Tap Customize to open the icon/background customization panel.
4. Use the panel to:
   • Change the icon “skin” (default, dark skin, or a clear/liquid glass style mentioned).
   • Adjust tint and opacity of icons.
   • Change background elements.
5. To revert, repeat the long‑press → Edit → Customize flow and select the default skin.

Key product / OS features highlighted

• Built‑in icon skins (default, dark, “liquid glass/clear”).
• Tint and opacity controls for icon appearance.
• Easy switch back to the default skin.
• Feature availability depends on iPadOS version.

Other notes

• Short, practical tutorial focused on built‑in customization rather than full manual replacement of icons.
• Presenter asks viewers to like, comment, and subscribe; music plays at the end.

Main speaker / source

• Unnamed video host/presenter (the video’s creator).