How do I name my iOS app icons?

Here’s how.

  1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone (it’s already preinstalled). Tap the plus icon in the top right corner.
  2. In the search bar, type Open app and select the Open App app. Tap Choose and select the app you want to customize.
  3. Where it says Home Screen Name and Icon, rename the shortcut to anything you’d like.

Can you change icon names on iPhone?

Double-click on the icon name to the right of the iPhone icon under “Devices.” This will open the icon name field for editing. Type your new name for the iPhone and click anywhere on the iTunes window to complete the edit.

How do you change app icons and names?

Press and hold the app icon until a popup appears. Select “Edit”. The following popup window shows you the app icon as well as the application’s name (which you can also change here). To choose a different icon, tap on the app icon.

How do you name an app icon?

Information about the app shortcut displays in the right pane. Tap the area that says “Tap to change label”. The “Rename shortcut” dialog box displays. Replace the current name with the name you want and tap “OK”.

How do I rename IPAD icons?

The most straightforward way to rename folders on iOS and iPadOS is from within the folder itself. To start, open the folder you want to rename. Next, press and hold the folder’s name for several seconds. You can let go once the apps start jiggling and an “X” appears next to the folder’s name.

Can you hide app names on iPhone?

You can drag & drop the apps without names into the Home Screen. They will still show no names. This way you can remove the app names of as many icons as you want. Drag & drop any icon in the dock and repeat the procedure.

How do I remove icon names?

NOTE: You can add and remove desktop icons by right-clicking on the desktop, choosing Personalize from the popup menu, and clicking on the Change desktop icons link on the Personalization screen. The Desktop Icon Settings dialog box displays, allowing you to turn on and off the desired desktop icons.

Can icons be hidden on iPhone?

To hide apps on the iPhone you have to create a folder for a few apps and push the apps you want hidden (maybe a dating app or a game that you’re a little too old to be playing) to the second page of the folder. Then, the apps won’t be visible on your home screen. You can add as many apps to the folder that you want.

Where do I find the icons for my Apps?

Additionally, apps with settings should provide a small icon to display in the built-in Settings app, and apps that support notifications should provide a small icon to display in notifications. All icons should clearly identify your app—ideally, they should match your app icon.

What does an icon mean in the App Store?

Every app needs a beautiful and memorable icon that attracts attention in the App Store and stands out on the Home screen. Your icon is the first opportunity to communicate, at a glance, your app’s purpose. It also appears throughout the system, such as in Settings and search results.

How does an alternate app icon work on an iPhone?

Like your primary app icon, each alternate app icon is delivered as a collection of related images that vary in size. When the user chooses an alternate icon, the appropriate sizes of that icon replace your primary app icon on the Home screen, in Spotlight, and elsewhere in the system.

Do you need to design an icon for your app?

TIP If your app creates custom documents, you don’t need to design document icons because iOS uses your app icon to create document icons automatically. For some apps, customization is a feature that evokes a personal connection and enhances the user experience.