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How to Change the Color of Your Apps on Samsung

Customize your Samsung Galaxy's color palette

By Briley S. Kenney Briley S. Kenney Writer Hillsborough Community College Briley Kenney has 10+ years' experience writing about technology. His work is featured at Ideaing, Smartwatches.org, Tech Cocktail, CMSCritic, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 2, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Samsung Samsung Quick Tips

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On the home screen, tap and hold on empty space > Wallpaper and style > Color Palette > Done.You can also use Samsung Galaxy Themes.Choose your icon pack > Purchase or Download > Apply. This article will explain how to change the color of your apps on a Samsung Galaxy device running Android 12 and version 4 of Samsung’s One UI and up. Doing so applies new color palettes on your device, allowing you to personalize the look and feel.

How Do You Change the Color of Your Apps on Android

On an Android 12 device, including Samsung Galaxy smartphones with One UI 4, You can change the colors of app icons using the new Color Palette feature. It applies the same theme to all icons at once, and by default, it will try to match the current wallpaper you have selected.

How to Change App Icons Using the Color Palette

You can change the color of all app icons at once, using the new Android 12 Color Palette feature. Here's how: Tap and hold on an empty area of the homescreen and then tap Wallpaper and style. Tap Color palette. Choose a color scheme you like. You'll see a preview at the top of the screen before applying. Tap Set as Color Palette. The color palette changes will only affect stock apps and icons. If you have applied a Samsung theme using the Galaxy Themes store, the app icons and colors may not change at all. You should still see the changes reflected elsewhere, like in your Quick Settings panel.

How to Change App Icons Using Galaxy Themes

You can also apply custom themes using Samsung’s Galaxy Themes store. Then you can use both premium (paid) icon packs and free packs to change the look and feel of your experience. You can change everything from the look of your icons to your wallpaper and beyond. Here’s how to apply an icon theme with Galaxy Themes: Open the Galaxy Themes app. In the bottom menu, tap Icons. Browse the store and find an icon pack you want to apply. Tap the Magnifying Glass to search. Tap on the icon pack. At the bottom, you will see a red button which either lists the price for paid packs or Download for free ones. Tap it. Wait for the download to finish, then tap Apply. If prompted, tap Apply again. That’s it! Your new icon theme will be applied and you should see the change reflected immediately.

Why Change the Color of Apps in One UI 4

Samsung’s One UI 4 Android overlay is available on several devices, including the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, and more—like the Fold and Flip. It’s the latest version of Samsung’s adapted Android UI. One of the most significant changes that came with One UI 4 is the option to customize your experience using Color Palettes. They alter the look and feel of various interface elements like the home screen, app icons, notifications, wallpapers, and more. You can select colors to match your favorite wallpapers, themes, and so on. That way, there’s a more cohesive look for the entire system. You can then save any changes you make and sync them across eligible Samsung devices.
Learn more about changing the color of Apps on Android FAQ How do I change the color of text bubbles on my Samsung phone? Open the Galaxy Themes app and look for a theme that changes the color of text bubbles. Enabling Android Dark Mode will also change the color of text bubbles. How do I change the font on my Samsung phone? To change the font on a Samsung device, go to Settings > Display > Font size and style > Font Style and choose the font you want to use. You can download additional fonts from Google Play. How do I hide apps on my Samsung phone? To hide apps on Samsung, go to Settings > Apps, choose the app, and tap Disable. For preinstalled apps, use a third-party app-hiding app. You can also create a secure folder to password-protect apps. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change the Color of Your Apps on Android How to Change the Color of Text Bubbles on Android How to Change Theme Colors in Google Slides How to Change Background Color in Photoshop How to Change the Color of Apps on iOS 14 How to Change Folder Color on Mac How to Change App Icons on Android How to Change the Instagram Icon in iOS and Android How to Customize an iPhone's Home Screen The 8 Best Icons for Android Samsung Unpacked 2022: Announcements, News, and More What Is Samsung's One UI for Android? How to Change a Login Picture on Mac How to Use Samsung's Do Not Disturb Mode Samsung Z Flip 4: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs How to Access Samsung's Privacy Dashboard Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies