# How to Change Your iPhone Home Screen Icons to Dark in iOS 18
With the arrival of **iOS 18**, Apple has rolled out a variety of new features enabling users to personalize their iPhone experience even further. A prominent feature is the ability to **change your iPhone home screen icons to dark**, giving your device a sophisticated and contemporary appearance. This feature is particularly beneficial for users with **OLED displays**, as it can enhance battery efficiency and offer a more visually appealing layout.
In this article, we will walk you through the steps to darken your home screen icons and examine the reasons you might want to explore this feature. We’ll also touch on other personalization options available in iOS 18, such as rearranging apps, converting apps into widgets, and more.
## Why Use Dark Icons?
Before we jump into the steps, let’s explore why you might consider darkening your home screen icons:
1. **Battery Efficiency**: On OLED displays (found on many iPhone models), dark pixels require less energy. By utilizing dark icons and backgrounds, you can potentially prolong your battery life.
2. **Visual Appeal**: Dark icons provide a sleek, understated aesthetic that complements Apple’s **Dark Mode**. It creates a cohesive visual experience, particularly when matched with dark wallpapers and themes.
3. **Comfort for Your Eyes**: Darker screens are gentler on the eyes, particularly in dimly lit surroundings. If you often use your phone in the evening, dark icons can help alleviate eye fatigue.
## Steps to Change Your iPhone Home Screen Icons to Dark
The process for changing your home screen icons to dark is straightforward and can be completed in a few easy steps:
1. **Confirm iOS 18 is Installed**: First, ensure that your iPhone or iPad is updated to **iOS 18**. You can verify this by going to **Settings > General > Software Update**.
2. **Activate Home Screen Edit Mode**: Press and hold an empty area on your home screen until the icons begin to wiggle.
3. **Click the Edit Button**: In the upper-left corner of the screen, you will find an **Edit** button. Tap it to access customization options.
4. **Select Customize**: From the menu that appears, pick the **Customize** option.
5. **Choose the Dark Option**: You will now see a choice to set your icons to dark. Select the **Dark** option to implement the change.
6. **Enjoy Your New Look**: Your home screen icons will now display in a dark theme. Some applications may also appear tinted, depending on whether the app developers have updated their icons to support this feature.
*Note: Certain apps, like Telegram, may not support dark icons immediately. This is because developers need to update their app icons to be compatible with the customization features of iOS 18. However, Apple can apply a tinted effect to these apps temporarily.*
## More Customization Options in iOS 18
In addition to dark icons, **iOS 18** introduces several other customization features that let you enhance your home screen even more:
### 1. Rearranging Apps and Widgets
You now have the flexibility to position your apps and widgets anywhere on the home screen. This allows for more creative layouts, like arranging apps at the bottom for easier access or positioning them to complement your favorite wallpaper.
### 2. Transforming Apps into Widgets
By long-pressing an app, you can convert it into a widget. This feature provides more dynamic information at a glance without needing to open the app.
### 3. Enlarged App Icons
If you prefer a cleaner aesthetic, you can increase the size of your app icons by hiding their names from the home screen. This results in a more minimalistic and spacious look for your home screen.
## Reverting to Regular Icons
If you determine that dark icons aren’t for you, switching back is just as simple. Just follow the same steps outlined above, but instead of selecting the **Dark** option, choose the **Light** or default option to restore your icons to their original look.
## Utilizing Focus Modes for Dynamic Icon Adjustments
If you don’t want dark icons all the time, you can use **Focus Modes** to automatically modify your home screen layout based on your activities. For instance, you can establish a **Work Focus Mode** that employs dark icons and a **Personal Focus Mode** that reverts to standard icons. This feature enables dynamic customization tailored to your daily needs.
To set up Focus Modes:
1. Go to **Settings > Focus**.
2. Select a Focus Mode (or create a new one).
