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Convert application icons to Adaptive Icons to improve UX

  • /e/ version: current
  • Device model(s): all

Summary

Adaptive icons allow users to change the icon shapes as supported by the 3rd party launchers and the system styles.

Example articles on the topic to achieve this: https://heartbeat.fritz.ai/implementing-adaptive-icons-in-android-using-android-studio-301cd61c5d45

Description

What is the current behavior?

The current default applications don't feature adaptive icons.

What is the improved behavior?

The default applications should have adaptive icons.

What does it bring?

Improves user experience

Examples

Change icon shapes at will with 3rd party launchers and the Styles option from the display settings

Validation

Try changing icon shapes from Styles or use a 3rd party launcher and notice that icons look as expected