Huawei P30: Change icons - how to do it

There are various ways to personalize your Huawei P30 - among others, you can also change the icons that are displayed on the home screen. Some changes are possible without further ado, while others require an app.

Ways to change icons on the Huawei P30

As an Android smartphone, the Huawei P30 already offers you a few ways to change your icons out of the box. If you are on the home screen, then hold your finger on a spot or icon for a moment to change the position of the apps. You can also customize widgets through this menu. You can also make other small changes to the appearance by opening the "Designs" app.

More options with matching apps

If you use the right apps, you can change a lot more about the icons on your Huawei P30 than just the size and position. For example, you have the option to use your own images as icon symbols if you use Nova Launcher, Awesome Icons or Icon Changer free. All three of these apps are available for free in the Google Play Store.To make changes to the icons on your Huawei P30, for example, proceed as follows:

1. Open the Google Play Store and search for "Awesome Icons".
2. Install the app and then launch it.
3. You will now see a list with your installed apps. Tap on an entry, you can change the icon and choose, for example, a picture from your gallery.
4. After that, the icon is changed in the home menu, but not in the system itself.