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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For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google’s push for themed app icons, there’s no longer a choice.

Android 16 QPR2 will bring forced themes to apps that don't support Material You, and Google isn't letting any app developer opt out.

Use a Square Image with a Transparent Background: For optimal results, use a square image with a transparent background. You can find such images online or create them using photo editing tools.

Google released Android 13 in H2 2022. Among other changes, it shipped with themed app icons support, allowing apps to change their color to match the phone's wallpaper for a more consistent look.

App icons are a little bit difficult in stock Android. You can’t change them natively, so you’ll need a third-party tool along with an icon pack in order to do it. Once you have everything ready, it’s ...