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Android 16's next big update brings auto-themed icons, and apps can't opt out

Starting with Android 16 QPR2, Google will enforce universal auto-themed icons with a monochrome filter across all apps.

Android 16 QPR2 Finally Brings Icon Shape Customization

T ired of the same old look on your Android home screen? For years, Android users have turned to third-party launchers to get ...

Android 16's latest QPR2 beta finally lets you customize icon shapes

Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, the second beta for the December 2025 Pixel Drop. Here's how to install it on ...

Android will soon be able to theme every app icon, and Google Play won't let developers opt out

Developers must now agree to let their Android app icons be themed or they won't be allowed to distribute on the Google Play Store.
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Android 16 Beta 2 bug breaks color-themed icons, again

Android 16 is currently in beta, so running into potential bugs and issues could be pretty normal. However, it can be frustrating to see old bugs pop up that were supposed to have already been fixed.
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Android 16 QPR1: Old Location icon returns to Quick Settings

Besides a slew of bug fixes, Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 makes one change to the Location Quick Settings Tile. In Android 16 (and earlier versions of the OS), Quick Settings used a pin icon for the ...
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What Android apps do you want to have themed icon support? [Poll]

Material You themed icons in Android have come a long way since their debut in Android 12, with many more apps now supported. But, still, there are a lot of Android apps without themed icons? What’s ...