This is 100% related to the launcher. usually, you instal your desired icon
pak and then when you long-press the icon, going to edit you should be able
to browse through installed icon packs.


On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 7:41 AM Michael Butash via PLUG-discuss <
plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote:

> 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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