Can I go back to the default Samsung icons?

Yes. Open Tap on Settings ➤ Tap on Themes ➤ Open the Menu ➤ Tap on My stuff ➤ Tap on Icons and select the default set before tapping Tap on Apply.

Do I need to pay for icon packs in the Galaxy Store?

Both free and paid icon packs are available. Pricing depends on the individual creator, not on the Themes app itself.

Does changing app icons require root access?

No. The whole process runs through the built-in Themes app and Galaxy Store, so root access or a separate launcher is not needed.

Will a system update remove my custom icon pack?

A major software update can occasionally reset theme settings. If icons return to default afterward, reapply the pack through My stuff ➤ Icons again.

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Samsung: Change App Icons with Theme Store Icon Packs

If your home screen still shows the default Samsung icon set even after installing an icon pack from the Galaxy Store, the pack is downloaded but not switched on yet. One UI keeps custom icon sets separate from your current app grid until you apply them manually inside the Themes app. No root access or third-party launcher is required to activate them.

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Set Custom App Icons auf Samsung

Installing an icon pack from the Galaxy Store only downloads the design. Your home screen keeps the default icons until you activate the pack inside the Themes app.

This split between download and activation exists because One UI lets you switch between several installed icon packs without deleting them. Every pack you download stays available under My stuff, so you can compare styles before committing to one.

Apply a downloaded icon pack

Open Tap on Settings ➤ Tap on Themes ➤ Open the Menu ➤ Tap on My stuff ➤ Tap on Icons. Select the pack under Choose the App icons and confirm with Tap on Apply.

The change applies instantly to your home screen and app drawer. Icons for apps that are not covered by the pack keep their original design, since most packs only replace icons for common built-in and popular third-party apps.

If icons revert to default after a restart, the pack itself may be corrupted or incompatible with your current One UI version. Reinstalling it from the Galaxy Store usually resolves that instead of repeating the activation steps.

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Icon packs only include redesigned icons for the apps their creator covered. Apps without a matching icon in the pack keep showing their original design under Choose the App icons.

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