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  • How do I apply Arcticons
  • My launcher isn't included in the apply section
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  • How do I change my Material You color palette?
  • How can I replace icons with an alternate icon?
  • Is there an Arcticons version that switches between dark & light mode?
  • Can you make a custom color option inside Arcticons?
  • Does Arcticons offer autogenerated icons for missing ones?
  • Why are Read & Write External Storage permissions required?
  • Why is the Set Alarm permission required?
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How do I use Arcticons

You'll need a launcher that supports custom icon packs to start with. Supported launchers are listed here:

You can also watch the two-minute tutorial on how to create a minimal home screen:

How do I apply Arcticons

There are two ways of applying Arcticons. In the app, you can press the “Apply” button. It will automatically detect the launcher you're using and apply the icons to it.

Alternatively, you can apply the icon pack in the Launcher's setting as well.

My launcher isn't included in the apply section

Not every launcher supports direct apply, and some of them can't be accessed directly from the app. You can apply Arcticons manually in the individual launcher settings.

Material You colors

To utilize Material You colors, you must own a device running Android 12* or higher. In addition to that, you also require a launcher that supports it.

Material icons generally require Android 12 although some launchers may allow for dynamic icons to work for pre-Android 12 devices.

How do I change my Material You color palette?

This is the same for most modern phones. Go to your system's settings → Wallpaper and style → Color palette. There can you find some different color options, and the option to use your wallpaper colors.

How can I replace icons with an alternate icon?

It depends on which launcher you're using. Not every launcher supports icon editing. With most launchers, you can edit an icon by tapping & holding the icon or double tapping it. Then click on the icon again. You will get a popup letting you choose a source, select Arcticons, scroll through the list or click on the open in-app button in the top-right corner.

Is there an Arcticons version that switches between dark & light mode?

Can you make a custom color option inside Arcticons?

No. due to the limitations of Android, we're unable to change the appearance of colors with a button click. However, some launchers allow for the user to override the color.

Does Arcticons offer autogenerated icons for missing ones?

Why are Read & Write External Storage permissions required?

It's used to write & read cache, and collect the icon request data.

Why is the Set Alarm permission required?

It's used to launch the clock app from the clock widgets.

Can't find what you're looking for?

See the section.

Some launchers (like ) do offer further customization of the colors to get the exact look that you want.

Yes. Check out It's not available on Google Play due to their repetitive app policy.

Alternatively, you can use to alter the icons' appearance.

No. Arcticons only has handcrafted icons for the best quality possible. However, if you do want autogenerated icons for the missing ones, you can take a look at .

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