Recently, it was announced that 𝕏 Blue users could change their app icon. This feature is not new, as the Reddit app also provides a similar function.
Searching for a solution online is relatively easy. However, what intrigued me was the reaction on StackOverflow whenever someone asked for a way to implement this. Respondents often insist that it’s impossible, despite the existence of workarounds.
If there are workarounds, then it is not impossible
This solution has been circulating for years. Although some users have reported issues on certain phones, the method works for me. Therefore, I’d like to share it here, as it’s not particularly difficult to implement.
The Underlying Working Principle
We can create multiple launcher icons by declaring activity-alias elements in AndroidManifest.xml. The effect of changing the app icon is achieved by disabling the current one and enabling a new one.
