Instructions

How to setup custom icons on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 14.


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    Download the icons to your iPhone or iPad. Open the Shortcuts app.

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    Tap the plus icon in the top right corner.

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    Tap Add Action.

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    Select Scripting.

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    Select Open App.

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    Tap the Choose button.

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    Type the name of the app you want to open into the search and select it.

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    Tap the three dot button in the top right.

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    Type in a name and tap the Add to Home Screen button.

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    Tap the icon, choose the file you downloaded to your device before and tap Add.

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    That's it, your new app icon will appear on your home screen


    Pro tip: To not show the shortcuts app for a brief second when opening a shortcut, go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Motion -> toggle reduce motion on.