How to make a WhatsApp icon black?

How to make a WhatsApp icon black - briefly?

To change the WhatsApp icon color to black, you can use third-party launcher apps that allow customization of app icons. Alternatively, some devices offer built-in options for changing icon colors in the settings menu.

How to make a WhatsApp icon black - in detail?

To change the WhatsApp icon to black on your device, you can follow these detailed steps:

On Android Devices:

  1. Download a Black WhatsApp Icon:

    • You need to find and download an image of a black WhatsApp icon from the internet. Ensure that it is in PNG format for better transparency and quality.

  2. Use a File Manager App:

    • Install a file manager app like ES File Explorer or Solid Explorer if you don't have one already.

  3. Locate the WhatsApp Icon:

    • Open your file manager and navigate to the following directory: /sdcard/Android/data/com.whatsapp/files.
    • Look for a file named icon.png or something similar. This is the current icon of WhatsApp.

  4. Replace the Icon:

    • Copy the black WhatsApp icon you downloaded earlier.
    • Paste it into the same directory, overwriting the existing icon file.

  5. Clear Cache and Restart:

    • Go to your device's Settings > Apps > WhatsApp.
    • Tap on 'Storage & cache' and then clear the cache.
    • Restart your device to see the changes.

On iOS Devices:

  1. Download a Black WhatsApp Icon:

    • Similar to Android, you need to find and download an image of a black WhatsApp icon in PNG format from the internet.

  2. Use iCloud Drive or Another Cloud Service:

    • Upload the black WhatsApp icon to iCloud Drive or another cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox.

  3. Download the Icon on Your iPhone:

    • Open the Files app on your iPhone.
    • Navigate to the location where you uploaded the black WhatsApp icon and download it to your device.

  4. Share the Icon with Yourself:

    • Tap and hold the black WhatsApp icon until a menu appears.
    • Select 'Share' > 'Save to Files'.

  5. Open Shortcuts App:

    • Download and open the Shortcuts app from the App Store if you haven’t already.

  6. Create a New Shortcut:

    • Tap on the ‘+’ button in the top right corner of the Shortcuts app to create a new shortcut.
    • Select 'Add Action'.

  7. Choose Open App:

    • In the search bar, type 'Open App' and select it.
    • Choose WhatsApp from the list that appears.

  8. Add Icon to Shortcut:

    • Tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the shortcut action.
    • Select 'Edit'.
    • Tap on the icon next to the shortcut name and choose 'Choose File' from your Files app.
    • Navigate to where you saved the black WhatsApp icon and select it.

  9. Save the Shortcut:

    • Go back to the Shortcuts main screen.
    • Tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the new shortcut and select 'Add to Home Screen'.
    • Give your shortcut a name (e.g., WhatsApp) and save it.

  10. Remove Original WhatsApp App:

    • Delete the original WhatsApp app from your home screen if you wish to replace it entirely with the new icon.

By following these steps, you can successfully change the WhatsApp icon on both Android and iOS devices to black.