I think this largely depends on the launcher used, ie stock samsung in your
case.  It simply might not let you, and I usually expect the worst of stock
launchers.  I always install and use Nova Launcher for the past decade or
so, I never want for more options to customize.

Nova you just long click the icon and choose to "edit" as you said, and if
you have icon packs installed, should show them there.

-mb


On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 9:02 PM joe--- via PLUG-discuss <
plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote:

> I created a shortcut to a website on my Note 9
> Android phone but I cannot find a way to change
> the default icon to one that I made.
>
> I have tried a dozen of the "icon changer" apps
> in the play store, but none of them work.
>
> Google search results give many step-by-step
> how-tos, but none of them work, including:
>
> 1. Long-press and hold the app shortcut you'd like to edit.
> 2. Drag the icon up to Edit.
> (This does not work)
>
> 3. Swipe up the menu to reveal the list of sources for your icon.
> Source: Android Central.
>
> 4. Tap My photos.
> (This also does not work, because when I try to
> upload either a jpg or a png of my custom icon,
> it just vanishes.)
>
> 5. Navigate to and select your custom icon.
>
> 6. Return to the home screen to enjoy your new icon. Source: Android
> Central. Sep 21, 2020
>
>
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