Introduction Customizing your iPhone allows you to express your personal style. The Kaws Icon Package 3 brings the famous vinyl figure aesthetic straight to your iOS home screen. This guide provides the exact steps to install these icons cleanly without jailbreaking your device. Prerequisites Before starting, ensure you have the following items ready:
Icon Files: Download and unzip the Kaws Icon Package 3 to your iPhone Files app.
Shortcuts App: Ensure the native Apple Shortcuts app is installed on your phone.
Widgetsmith App: Download this from the App Store if you want matching custom widgets. Step-by-Step Installation Guide Step 1: Create the Shortcut Action Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone. Tap the + (Plus) icon in the top right corner. Tap the Add Action button.
Type Open App in the search bar and select it from the list. Step 2: Link your Target App Tap the translucent App word within the new script block.
Choose the specific app you want to customize (e.g., Safari, Instagram, Messages). Step 3: Apply the Kaws Icon Art
Tap the Share icon (square with an arrow pointing up) at the bottom toolbar. Select Add to Home Screen from the menu options. Tap the placeholder icon next to your shortcut name.
Select Choose File or Choose Photo depending on where you saved the Kaws artwork. Browse and select your desired Kaws icon from Package 3. Step 4: Name and Save
Type the actual name of the app in the text field to replace “New Shortcut”. Tap Add in the top right corner.
The new Kaws-themed icon will now appear on your home screen.
Repeat this entire process for every app icon you wish to change. How to Clean Up Your Home Screen
Your original app icons will still be visible alongside your new custom icons. Follow these steps to hide them safely: Long-press the original app icon until a menu appears. Tap Remove App. Select Remove from Home Screen.
Note: Do not tap “Delete App”, as this will completely uninstall the application from your phone. Pro-Tip: Remove the Shortcut Banner Notifications
Every time you open a custom icon, iOS displays a brief drop-down notification banner. You can silence these banners to keep the experience seamless: Go to iPhone Settings > Screen Time > See All Activity. Scroll down to the Notifications section at the bottom.
Find and tap Shortcuts (if it is not clickable, tap the red bar chart graph above it first). Toggle Allow Notifications to Off. To help tailor this guide further, let me know: Are you running iOS 17, iOS 18, or a different version?
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