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7 Free Android Icon Packs to Customize the Home Screen
Openness, customization, adaptability, and freedom are words that describe Android. It has apps and tools that can revamp your phone’s look. Whether it’s changing the wallpaper, customizing the status bar, using a launcher, or installing a new ROM, Android offers creativity, coolness, and beauty. However, app icons also play a role in user experience.
Many users dislike the stock icons designed by OEMs. Some icons are too ugly to look at. Switching to a new icon pack is the solution. Before proceeding, check if your launcher supports the new age icon packs. If you’re using Nova, Apex, or any other popular launcher, you’re good to go.
This is our second list of icon packs that we love. Last year, we shared a few. Recently, I’ve tried out some icon packs and found some amazing free ones. So, let’s get started.
Cool and Free Icon Packs
1. Polycon
Polycon is an energizing icon pack that embodies enthusiasm. The icons, created in accordance with Google’s material design guidelines, are vibrant and expertly crafted. With 14 unique folder icons that distinguish each folder and accompanying app drawer icons, Polycon also provides a selection of wallpapers that complement these icons.
2. MaterialOS
Every material design fanatic should include MaterialOS in their list of icon packs. It is one of the best icon packs designed strictly according to material design guidelines.
It has both circular and square icons that are pleasing to our eyes. It also has a good range of folder icons to choose from. New icons are added every week with the support of the helpful community on Google+.
3. CandyCons
Who doesn’t like candies? CandyCons gives you the feel and taste every time you see the icons. The icon colors are crisp and eye-pleasing.
The app provides multiple variants and OEM-specific icons. The icons are well-organized and categorized. Wallpapers are also included.
4. Rondo
Looking for a change from regular icons? Choose Rondo. It has round icons with long shadows that stretch to the end. It supports almost all launchers and popular apps.
Apps that don’t support the pack get a round shape background. This ensures that they look similar to other app icons. If you want a square-shaped icon pack with a similar design, try Elta. It’s by the same developer.
5. Matris
Matris is a material-designed icon pack that revives your app icons. The colors are not too bright and perfectly crafted, with necessary shadows. It has a uniform color scheme with perfect saturation.
I loved the icons for Google apps and app drawer. It also has material wallpapers that blend with the icons.
6. Siru
Siru offers highly detailed icons for your apps, with a perfect combination of color and detailing. It also supports API 24 (Nougat) and includes free dynamic calendar icons, a feature typically found only in paid icon packs.
However, it’s in beta, so popular apps like Flipboard, Slack, and others don’t have their redesigned app icons.
7. Crispy
Crispy is not free but is on sale. I added it to this list because of its extra detailing. The vibrant icons are a pleasure to look at. With over 1200+ themed icons, you’ll make a perfect pick.
What’s Your Favorite?
Which one is your favorite among these? Do you have any other favorites not added here? Let us know in the comments.
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