Yes, there are some great launchers available! Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher can give you the ability to customize your icons extensively, including removing those circular shapes.
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Using a launcher sounds like a fun way to personalize my device! Do they affect battery life or performance?
That’s a great question, Jennifer! Generally, well-coded launchers like Nova don’t significantly impact performance, but it can vary. Testing it out can help you decide!
Sometimes, uninstalling apps can help too! If you have a launcher that creates circular icons, try uninstalling or disabling it. Less clutter is always better!
That’s interesting! I didn’t realize certain launchers did that. What about custom ROMs? Can they fix icon shape issues?
Custom ROMs can definitely let you customize icons deeper than stock options! But proceed carefully as they can be complex to set up.
Also, don’t forget about themes! Many Android devices support themes that can change icon shapes and colors, and they may be more user-friendly than rooting your device.
Themes seem cool! I might give that a try instead of changing launchers. Less work sounds appealing!
Totally! Sometimes, less work is the best solution. Plus, themes can really give your phone a fresh look! It’s a win-win.
I just can’t understand why some icons need to be circular in the first place. It seems arbitrary! Has anyone else noticed this?
Right? It’s like they want to confuse us with designs! A good square icon can be just as stylish, I say!
I’ve been trying to remove those pesky circular icons, but they just won’t go away! Has anyone faced this too?
You’re definitely not alone, jorge15. A lot of users report issues even after following the steps. Sometimes it’s a conflicting app!
Check your app settings! Sometimes, circle icons are tied to specific apps on your phone. Make sure they’re not set to run in the background.
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That’s a great tip, acarr! I had a similar issue with a weather app that just wouldn’t let go of its icon.
But what if the icons still won’t budge after that? Any suggestions for troubleshooting?
You might want to try clearing the cache of your launcher. Go to Settings > Apps > Your Launcher, and then clear cache. It’s worked for me before!
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That sounds promising! I’ll give it a try. Thanks, jasonlopez!
If you’re still stuck, consider uninstalling and reinstalling the app associated with the circular icon. Sometimes a fresh start does wonders!
That’s a solid idea, jalvarez. I’ll try that too if nothing else works.
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