# Icon Changer - for app icons > Use this app to change the app icon&name in seconds, for fun, for privacy... Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ume.shortcut](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ume.shortcut) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.ume.shortcut` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Ume Web - **Category:** PERSONALIZATION - **Downloads:** 3,251,089 - **Rating:** 2.75 / 5 (10,539 ratings) - **Version:** 1.4.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-30 - **First published:** 2020-08-12 - **Publisher country:** CN - **Size:** 7.01 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ume.shortcut) - **Website:** [https://umeweb.com](https://umeweb.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://cdn.eportalmobile.com/english.html](https://cdn.eportalmobile.com/english.html) ## Description Icon Changer is a free and easy-to-use Chrome extension that lets you customize app icons and names effortlessly. Choose icons from your gallery, other app icons, or personalized icon packs to create unique shortcuts on your home screen. This extension enhances your device's aesthetics and privacy by allowing you to rename apps and replace their default icons. The app also provides a simple method to remove app logo marks from shortcuts by using the widget feature, ensuring a clean and personalized home screen experience. Enjoy decorating your device and keeping your apps discreet with Icon Changer. ## Rankings - #32,837 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `app.cobo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `app.cobo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `cn.nubia.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `cn.nubia.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `cn.nubia.launcher2.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `cn.nubia.launcher2.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `com.android.launcher2.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.android.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.android.mylauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.android.permission.system_manager_interface` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.bbk.launcher2.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.bbk.launcher2.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.ebproductions.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.fede.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.fede.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.hola.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.hola.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.permission.HW_SIGNATURE_OR_SYSTEM` - `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA` - `com.huawei.permission.sec.ACCESS_UDID` - `com.huawei.permission.sec.MDM.v2` - `com.huawei.systemmanager.permission.ACCESS_INTERFACE` - `com.lenovo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.lenovo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.lge.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.lge.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.meizu.flyme.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.meizu.flyme.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.miui.home.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.miui.home.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.miui.mihome2.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.miui.mihome2.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.qihoo360.home.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.qihoo360.home.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.qihoo360.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.qihoo360.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.app.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.app.twlauncher.settings.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.smartisanos.launcher.READ_DATABASE` - `com.smartisanos.launcher.WRITE_DATABASE` - `com.tencent.qqlauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.tencent.qqlauncher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `net.oneplus.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `net.oneplus.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `net.qihoo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `net.qihoo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE` - `org.adw.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `org.adw.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `org.adw.launcher_donut.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `org.adwfreak.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` ## Review summary Users largely like Icon Changer for icon customization, but report repeated issues: permission prompts inconsistencies; only a subset of apps appear for customization; frequent crashes and instability; and intrusive ads. Overall sentiment is mixed: positive about features, but reliability and coverage need improvement. ### Pros - Positive user sentiment toward the app and its customization features (praises like nice, very good, and it's so good). - Icon customization/decorating features are valued by users (decorate icons, personalize, customize). - Easy-to-use interface for decorating icons. - Long-term appeal; users have returned to the app across years. ### Cons - Permissions issues: inconsistent or missing permission prompts prevent icon changes. - Limited app coverage: not all apps are shown or recognizable for customization. - Crashes and instability: app crashes after selecting apps or during use; not reliable. - Ad-heavy experience: excessive ads. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Icon Changer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jy.iconchanger.ad) — 7,527,659 users, 3.38 / 5 - [Icon Changer - Change App Icon](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.icon.changer.customizeicon) — 370,072 users, 3.73 / 5 - [Icon Changer - Customize Icon](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sensustech.iconchanger) — 455,075 users, 3.49 / 5 - [Icon Changer: Shortcut Creator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/art.design.iconpack.iconchanger.iconpackstudio.myicon.theme.appiconhub) — 5,089 users - [Customize App Icon Changer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iconchanger.customizeapp.shortcut) — 1,733,833 users, 3.87 / 5 - [Icon Changer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/any.icon) — 15,587,596 users, 4.38 / 5 - [Icon Changer - Customize Icons](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.divjugnucamp.iconchangercustmizicon) — 5,008 users - [Pure Icon Changer - Shortcut](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pure.iconchanger.shortcut.iconeditor) — 945,884 users, 3.98 / 5 - [X Icon Changer - Change Icons](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.hexman.xiconchanger) — 51,905,416 users, 4.29 / 5 - [Icon Changer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.koncius.iconchanger) — 3,053 users - [App Icon & Name Changer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/xyz.andromation.appiconnamechanger) — 1,527 users - [Icon Changer -Change App Icon](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iconchanger.changeicon.shortcut.maker.stack) — 39,966 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ume.shortcut)