To unlock the Material You-themed app icons on Android 12's home screen, head to your 'Wallpaper & style' settings. Don't Miss: The Complete Up-to-Date List of Phones That Support or Will Support Android 12.With it activated, supported app icons adjust to a monochromatic design, with the white portion dynamically tinted with the appropriate colors from your wallpaper. It's called 'Themed icons,' and it's currently an Android 12 beta feature for the Google Pixel 3 and newer models.īy default, app icon colors on your Pixel's home screen are not affected by your wallpaper choice, and that's not surprising given that each app will want to retain its trademark color palette.

But there's another new design element for app icons that's hiding in your settings. The main colors of your wallpaper dynamically affect the colors in menus and apps, essentially putting you in control of the overall theme. Google's new Material You theming engine in Android 12 adds a personal touch to your user interface.

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