How can I change an applications shortcut picture?

[mike710_0]

Any idea how I can change the shortcut picture for various applications. I use handcent and there recent update had changed the shortcut. I also want to change a free others as well. Didn't see anything using Google

 

[girolez]

Hi

If you are using the standard Samsung Touchwiz launcher, I dont think you can. Many other launchers, such as Apex, Nova, HoloHD (my favourite) etc do allow you to do this and a ot more to customize your home pages. Install one from the playstore, they are free (at least the base versions) and can be uninstalled easily. Its just like using any other app.

Roger

 

[mike710_0]

Shame its not like Windows where you right click and go to properties and then change the folder icon. I'm running a galaxy s5 themed rom on TW which is great so I'll live with it.

Cheers anyway!

 

[marcus33]

Any idea how I can change the shortcut picture for various applications. I use handcent and there recent update had changed the shortcut. I also want to change a free others as well. Didn't see anything using Google

I believe there is a module that you can install through X-posed Framework called System UI Icon that will change app icons within Touch-Wiz; though I think you have to be rooted. I haven't used it myself so I can't vouch for it but you can look HERE for more details.

For more information about X-Posed Framework look HERE.

Plus there is a whole plethora of other modules to choose from once you've rooted and installed X-Posed Framework.

 

[wenchap]

Hi, try this app available on playstore, which is free, may be just what you are looking for.

"Icon Changer free"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jy.iconchanger.ad

 

[mike710_0]

Hi, try this app available on playstore, which is free, may be just what you are looking for.

"Icon Changer free"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jy.iconchanger.ad

You sir are THE man! Worked liked a charm! Only trouble is it only changes the short cut and not the whole application

Thanks very much!

 

[wenchap]

Glad it worked out for you. Your original post DID say you wanted to change the shortcut not the native app icon. Enjoy!

 

[mike710_0]

I believe there is a module that you can install through X-posed Framework called System UI Icon that will change app icons within Touch-Wiz; though I think you have to be rooted. I haven't used it myself so I can't vouch for it but you can look HERE for more details.

For more information about X-Posed Framework look HERE.

Plus there is a whole plethora of other modules to choose from once you've rooted and installed X-Posed Framework.

Thanks very much. Installed it no problem but you have to purchase the universal icon pack to change the various apps icons

 

[mydian]

Shame its not like Windows where you right click and go to properties and then change the folder icon. I'm running a galaxy s5 themed rom on TW which is great so I'll live with it.

Cheers anyway!

That's basically how Nova Launcher works. You long press the shortcut, choose edit, and pick a new icon from icon packs or a pic on your phone. And you could theme it to look like the S5 launcher still if you wanted. The Touchwiz launcher is really limited on what you can do.