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Android 16's next big update brings auto-themed icons, and apps can't opt out

Starting with Android 16 QPR2, Google will enforce universal auto-themed icons with a monochrome filter across all apps.

Android 16's latest QPR2 beta finally lets you customize icon shapes

Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, the second beta for the December 2025 Pixel Drop. Here's how to install it on ...

Android 16 QPR2 Finally Brings Icon Shape Customization

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Android will soon be able to theme every app icon, and Google Play won't let developers opt out

Developers must now agree to let their Android app icons be themed or they won't be allowed to distribute on the Google Play Store.
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Google Forces Android Developers to Support Custom Icons

For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google’s push for themed app icons, there’s no longer a choice.