How To Change App Icons On Amazon Fire Tablet

Let's be honest, sometimes looking at the same app icons on your Amazon Fire tablet can get a little… boring. It's like eating the same cereal every single morning. You love it, but you also crave something new. So, what if you could jazz things up a bit?

The (Not-So) Secret Weapon: Icon Changers

Okay, here’s the deal. Amazon Fire tablets don’t *exactly* make it easy to swap out app icons. It's not like on some phones where it's built right in. Nope, we gotta get a little creative.

That’s where third-party launchers and icon packs come into play. Think of them as your personal app makeover artists.

Step 1: Launcher, Away!

First things first, you'll need to install a launcher. A launcher essentially replaces the home screen and app drawer of your Fire tablet with a new one. There are many great launchers, let’s just say you can search "launcher" in Amazon appstore.

Install it like any other app. Then, when you hit the home button, the tablet will ask you which launcher you want to use. Choose the new one!

Step 2: Icon Pack Power

Now for the fun part: the icon pack. You can find tons of icon packs in the Amazon Appstore. Search for "icon pack" and browse till your heart is content.

Some are free, some cost a few bucks. It's like picking out new shoes for your apps.

Step 3: App-ly Yourself (Pun Intended)

Once you've got your launcher and your icon pack installed, it's time to make some magic happen. The process might vary a little depending on the specific launcher you’re using.

Generally, you'll want to long-press on an app icon on your home screen. You can then select “Edit” or something similar. Then, you'll usually find an option to change the icon.

Browse through your installed icon packs, find the perfect replacement, and bam! A brand new icon.

A Word of Caution (Or, My Unpopular Opinion)

Now, I’m going to say something that might ruffle some feathers. Are custom icon packs essential? No, absolutely not. Do they make your tablet look cooler and more personalized? Maybe, but maybe not. I think, it all depends on you.

I feel like spending hours tweaking app icons is a rabbit hole I personally try to avoid. But hey, if you're into that, go for it!

Things to Keep in Mind

Keep in mind, some icon packs might not have icons for every single app you have. In that case, the app will usually just use the default icon. A little annoying, but not the end of the world.

Also, changing launchers can sometimes affect the overall performance of your tablet. If you notice things are running slower, you can always switch back to the default launcher.

Embrace the Chaos (Or Don't!)

Ultimately, changing app icons on your Amazon Fire tablet is all about having fun and making your device feel more like… well, you. Embrace the chaos of customization, or stick with the defaults. It's your tablet, after all!

Happy icon hunting!

Disclaimer: Messing with launchers and icon packs can sometimes lead to unexpected results. Proceed with caution (and maybe a little bit of humor).