It's here! 🎉My 2023 iPad and iPhone customisation Guide for iOS16 alongside My 1st piece product design: What do you think?! Download the Icons & covers pack HERE 👉www.bettercreating.com/iosdesignpack
Hi Simon! I just bought your iconpack from this video! I'm wondering, since i have some custom apps or shortcuts, will it be possible for you to share a blank icon template so I can create my own customs as well? Cheers!
@@omarg7868 Hey - the ios pack will have all the new colour options and the pack has everything for both dark and light - so you'll be all good with that :) Thanks!
This video and Icon pack is what kept me sane while being sick at home today! Thanks mate and the Icons and Wallpaper look stunning on my iPhone 15 Pro Max
I appreciate the minimalistic design but for the price i really hoped that more icons were included. Example: There is just one icon for stocks, imagine if someone has 3 different stock accounts and 1 for crypto, would be great to modify them a bit or maybe put a small number to indicate which one is what. Also would be great if there was icons for apps that people use as hobbies for example movies (Cinema), Clothing app, Sports etc.
Hi! I'm amazed how good it looks. But before I will buy the pack and create everything using the pack, can you tell me if it is still working with iOS 17?
Thanks very much! Yes - steps are the same for icons- but the option for dark and light mode backgrounds are just not an option. :) will plan one in! Thanks! There is however an old video on customising the iPad on my iPad but better playlist - so check that out too! Cheers
I may be doing something wrong too, but the Clear Gradient icons are not picking up the chosen icon color. I'm using the correct icons as I've tried this several times. I'm running iOS 17.4.1 so maybe that has something to do with it. The shortcut interface on my phone is completely different than what is shown in the video.
Having the same issue. iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 17.4.1. I tried both gradient types. I see the gradient, but the color does not show through. Also, the shortcut interface is different than the video. Otherwise, great set of icons!
Hi man how did you remove the dock for dark mode? or how did you make invisible somehow? Im trying to achieve the same clean look with your icon pack, last step is the dock. appreciate your help a lot
Love the set up. I’m wondering what the most convenient way to have DND modes for notifications and texts layered in, since home page slides can only be tied to individual focus modes
How do you stop the Shortcuts notifaction banner from popping up every time you select one of the custom icons. I looked around in the notification settings and online, and I am not seeing a solution. If this pop up cant be turned off, unfortunately custom icons are not an option for me
Yes - agree - the existing solutions we have all been using recently stopped working since some new Apple updates - people have found new ones - but it is something to research if it will bother you. I’ll be looking into the more again when iOS17 is released shortly :)
Wait there is an app called Photo Widgets the app can create app icons that are custom and choose the apps you want to set to custom and instead of making shortcuts choose a profile
it’s definitely annoying but if you have the 14 pro or PM, it’s more tolerable as the notification merges with the dynamic island instead of dropping down. so instead of a drop down, you just get a check in the dynamic island.
So excited these are finally launched! I've been following your Build From Scratch series and it's taken my understanding and integration of Notion to the next level. I am not-so-patiently waiting for the Life OS v.3 update - would you recommend downloading the icons and covers now or just waiting for the update? Thanks for all you do! 😁
So great to read! If you can wait - (touch wood it should be ready end of March) - fine to hold on and get the pack with the OS in a bundle. Otherwise - all good - will only be a few dollars difference I expect. :)
Hello! Quick question: After icons are set up on my home screen, how can I make it so I can see if there is a notification? For example my emails. I have an icon made, however if it wasn't for my lock screen notifying me, I would never know I have anything new pop up when my phone is opened. Or at Least remind me. Love these by the way. Definitely changed the feel and experience of my phone!
Thanks my friend - glad you like them! Unfortunately - shortcut icons / bookmarks don’t offer notifications - so if you would want those, you would have to stick to native options. Personally: that’s the benefit for me! I choose when I check things - you’d be surprised how little it matters in the end. Thanks again! S :)
Hi Simon Really loving this setup and icons but I have a question on the Widgy widget. I'm in the edit window and I'm trying to add my own Notion URL(so the link goes to my Notion), but I can't find where to input the URL? I've pressed every button and I can't find where... Custom Actions, Apple Apps, Third-Party Apps and RSS Are located??!! Can you please help me!! Thank you, Lou :)
Ah yeah - it’s a little tricky right - you need to add or find the button / touch element that lays over the icon on the widget and then edit that elements and select what it connects to - hope that helps? Otherwise - ask Widgy directly. :)
You mentioned in your download bundle that a new tutorial video for iOS 18 will be out in October '24. It's Nov 17th '24 as of this writing, and wondering if that video is out and I just haven't seen a link (I downloaded the bundle on the 16th one Nov, 2024). I can't get past the Shortcuts section of the current tutorial video as the "Open App" option doesn't show up....figure it's a "feature" of the new iOS 18 operating system. Either way, stuck, frustrated, and unable to move forward.
I love the setup. I bought your packs but how do I change the widget to a white background with black icons? It comes in a black background with white icons. How do I set the clock to show the current time on the widget?
I got the color widget. I had the dark mode on my settings that's why it wasn't showing white. but I do need to know how to set up the clock because it's not sync to my destination
Hey Simon. I downloaded your icon pack. Works great. Only problem is the widgets, I’m not able to switch them out of Dark Mode in the widget app. I click the little mobile phone and then change it to dark mode. It changes, but then instantly changes back every time. Not sure why,. Can you point me in the right direction
Thanks Chris - that's great! Ah yeah - it can be tricky i think. Double check you the settings in the Widgy app - you might just need to change the widget colour there for the dark mode (i.e. pick the right widget for each mode in the widget design app... does that help?)
Never got a chance to say thanks for the video and awesome packs the first time round 😀Truely awesome work ! 👌Was wondering if you had an update planned for iOS 17🤔
Genius idea, I'm totally converted to Notion now since binge-watching your channel. Implemented 3 Notion instances, one of which I'm turning into a 'product/service'..Many thanks for all your insights.
Awesome design! Is there any way to have the red notification bubbles on a shortcut icon? I want to do a design similar but there are a few icons I would like to keep that indicator. Thanks!
HI, just bough the pack particularly for the transparent icons with the colour edge, but can't get the shortcut colours coming through, it's just grey now, what am I not doing correctly?
I think you have picked the wrong folder: you need the transparent folder for gradients not the black and white options: and then you need to select the colour of the shortcut to show through… definitely in the pack and working! :) thanks for downloading :)
@@BetterCreating I think this no longer works, I've just tried adding some more icons and I can't get them to pick up the clear background colour through the clear gradient, other people have commented similar above, Apple have either decided this was a bug and fixed it or it now is a bug they've created
I’ve got a quick question when it comes to the shortcut icons. I try to use custom icons every so often but they always seem to scale and stretch whatever image I use and even if I change sizes and crop the image it still does it so I don’t know if you know how you’d fix it but it would be useful to know.
Where do you get widgey widget templates URL to upload to widgey widget? You instructed to copy URL but didn’t show how to do it. This is all new to me.
Ah - the new template pack (Sept 24) has widgy files rather than URLs - you can import them using widgy instructions. These are in the download folders. 👍
This all looks painfully complicated. I love my iPad, but I’ll never get an iPhone. My Galaxy Note 23Ultra provides an insane level of customization without all of this work.
I also have a samsung and much prefer the fluidity in customization, however, the difficulty here means you get that much more clout for having a customized iPhone :)
Exactly what I already miss about Galaxy. Just got my 1st iPhone. Love it except for what it takes to personalize icons & widgets. And all of these packs are missing 3rd party apps I use. Looks like I'll have to learn to appreciate the default icons & widgets.
Hi. Great video! I am coming from the app Minimalist phone on my android, to iPhone .. this is a great alternative for iOS. One thing: How would you solve making the icon for the apps you have not made icons for, look just as good and similar to the ones you have made?
Thanks! Well we’ve tried to make general use ones we think can stand in - some people use the gradient versions with a shortcut colour behind to distinguish. But please drop me an email with suggestions of more apps you’d like to see - I’m hoping we can do an extension pack soon too! :)
They were made with the graphic designer I worked with on my the icon and covers pack - so currently they are part of that pack as they are his work, and I want to ensure he get’s paid for his work by those who are comfortable to purchase the pack / can afford it. But if you want to find / create similar - checkout UnSplash and search for some abstract paper images :)
10:47 Already bought the pack ,it’s dinky!now my question is how I can change the Widgy widget on iPhone to make it a smaller size, because it covers half of my screen
Thanks for downloading! :) You can use one of the small ones - there are several versions that are small or medium. Start with those and if you want you could edit within those templates. All the widgets fit to apple standard sizes.
I've bought your Icons pack but have a problem here. When I try to place the widget on my iPhone, it always displays in dark mode. I have also observed that I can change it to light mode within the widget settings, but it reverts back to dark mode when I place it in the widget slots. Do you have any clues or suggestions on how to fix this issue?"
Is there a way to use your dark icons on your complete dark wallpaper in the dock? Because I want to have the android like look where the icons don't look like they are in the square like the stock ios icons.
Yes: easy to do: but not in the dock. I do it but not putting anything on the bottom dock, and it will all look like there is not a square around it on a black background. :)
@@BetterCreating thanks.... I like the work your doing and I payed for your bundle... I like the clean design and I'm happy with the end result on my iPad... Thanks
Hi Simon! I've just downloaded and install some icons but I don't like the shortcut notifications always coming up when I start the app!! How can I remove it? Thanks
Yeah I feel you! As I mention on the downloads page - recently my solution stopped working. There are a few work arounds out there - notably with dynamic island - check Sam Beckman’s videos - he might still have one that solves it. :) I’m looking into this too now ipad and iOS 17 are fully out.
When I get to the "Open App" step I get no search result and can't figure out how to proceed. Not sure what's wrong. Maybe it's because I recently upgraded to the iOS 17 beta?
Blocking the notifications seems to work to some extent on iOS16 with a new method - but only really for people with the dynamic island I believe - sadly my old method stopped working: so it’s definitely something people should look into solving for themselves if that notification pop up is going to be an issue for them. Urg! :)
@@BetterCreating thanks for the response! Sorry, Im not sure I follow. I just bought the lifeos bundle a couple of days ago and was following this video to use the custom icons, is there a newer version out there or is this the latest one? Also, I do have the dynamic island on my phone but not sure how that influences the notification badges for the apps. (By badges I mean the number that shows on the corner of the app icon when you have a pending notification)
I really love the look of it. But now I don‘t get any notifications anymore. Not even the phone is ringing if the app was removed from homescreen. That’s a problem. The shortcuts don’t show the number of new messages, etc… looks great but isn‘t useful 😢
Hi! That’s very strange your phone isn’t ringing?! - that doesn’t happen for me… hummm. However - yes - you won’t have the notification counter on apps with custom icons and that is why I like them: for me the idea is that they take away that distraction - so you can be more intentional about actively checking apps and messages. Also- make sure you only remove from Home Screen not delete the app.
@@BetterCreating hmm, I‘ll check for other reasons why the phone ain‘t ringing. For the moment, I solved it by putting the phone app on the second page.
Thank you! Well There was…! Currently the work around many of us found to suppress the pop ups stopped working - so we are looking for new solutions! :)
Yes - it’s a set of icons and covers - so you just upload whichever you want not the shortcuts you set up. Make sure you are clear on the process involved in customising - doing icons on iOS/iPadOS involves a bit of time and effort, but I found it fun and loved the results! :)
You have to match the colour on a wallpaper so it seems deleted. In my pack i have light and dark mode packs that grade down to match the light and dark dock colours. :)
Hi, i bought the pack and installed it. Works well. 2 questions : i still have the shortcuts notification banner coming up each time i click an icon. How can i get rid of it? When i turn off and then turn on my iphone all the apps hidden come back in random places of my home screen. How can i stop that? Thks
Yes it’s annoying - some of the old / existing methods of blocking the pop ups have stopped working recently with new iOS updates. We’ll all need to research new solutions. :) Personally - it annoyed me for a week and now I don’t notice them. :)
Sorry to hear that - it’s long been the case that adding icons to an iOS / apple device is done like this. I’ve just added lots of options for people to do in this - but the simple version: just add icons and a cover!
I’m selling the icons / covers / widgets as a pack for iOS or iOS and Notion yes, the rest is spending the time doing the process or customising ! But, if you don’t want to purchase: I recommend using sites like icon finder to find other icons to do this with: they won’t necessarily be as cohesive, but similar effect. :)
Thanks for downloading! You should be able to find it by adding the shortcut and then selecting the little down arrow in the E shortcut menu next to the title at the very top…? Still working for me. :)
Hi, just purchased the pack, and i was just wondering now with these new added shortcuts for the app replacements do you not get the little notifications up in the corner of the app to say for example 1 message or 2 instagram notifications?
Ah - thank you for downloading. Yes - this has always been the case with iOS bookmarks for icons. There are various solutions to blocking the pop up - but the latest iOS updates seem to mean many don’t work anymore. If you have an iPhone / device with dynamic island there is a new way to do it I believe. But at present - I need to do some research to find a solution :)
I am always amazed by the creative potential of the human brain. IMHO i don't believe that a complete overhaul of appearance is actually required or worth actually spending so much time on finalizing this. Some ideas in this video have merit though.
Haha - yes I hear you - it was more of an experiment that then became something I found people were interested in - but yes - deffo not for everyone! Cheers for watching :)
How in the world can I make Scribble write Capital letters? Writing the capital letter clearly (even with obviously different uppercase and lowercase like G and g, A and a), making it obviously larger than the other letters, making a pause for the capital letter, ..... none works well!
Hi Kieth, I don't currently have any emails outstanding on this - apologies - could you re email to notion@bettercreating.com - I will come back asap - the icons will be in the zip files accessible from the link on your Lemon Squeezy receipt or account. Best wishes, Simon
I bought the 25$ pack and I’m regretting it highly as I’m not tech savvy with apple and have no idea how to get any of this even trying to follow your videos step by step.
Hi Brandon, I've tried to be as clear as possible - and think this video is pretty clear on the nature of customising on iPad. I also share a disclaimer and this video on my website to make it clear what is involved. I think whether this is worthwhile is very much a matter of perspective, and respect that for you it is not. You are welcome to email me via the receipt email and I will refund you - but I do believe I share significant details that this process involves the use of the shortcuts app to do. Hope to hear from you soon. Very best wishes, Simon
@@brandonaguilar7841 You can email notion@bettercreating.com with your order details. Email is in the receipt too I believe. Sorry to hear that Customising iOS isn't for you.
Great vid as always, pleasure to watch it while I have a breakfast! And that video edit just such a marvellous and simple, calms me down in such a harsh times. Unfortunately, had to give up this idea because Apple killed a solution to hide notifications pop up from shortcuts, but I believe, that one day you will find one. You inspire me to be a “better myself” than I was yesterday. Every and each day I live. Thanks for you work!
Thanks so much. :) Yes they the old solution I shared doesn’t work as well now - but I believe there are new work around a that are almost as good, particularly if your phone has dynamic island. I will aim to get it locked in and make a video soon. :)
@@BetterCreating Clearly talking, trying my best to keep my iPhone XS with me and do not upgrade to a new one. For a 3 years I have had a hope that they will get rid of the notch and hide everything under the screen (I know it might sound silly, but I’ve had a trust in their engineer team, thought that one day they will make some work around to “notch-problem”) Dynamic island is some kind of work around and upgrade compare to older models, and I think my dream won’t come true yet, because they will keep pushing this new technology of Dynamic Island for a couple of years in their devices. So I consider to purchase 14 Pro. That would be cool if you find a time and inspiration to make a little review of new IPhone as you did with a MacBook Pro if I’m not mistaken. Gonna wait for a new vids, have a great day!
I don't think you need the automations for light and dark mode anymore. When creating the custom focus modes, there's an option to add a "Focus Filter" where you can already set the appearance for that mode as well.
Thank you my friend! I’m working on a new way to do this for iOS16 - check my channel for an older solution that I used for this. But there is a way! Watch this space!
I'd love your icon style on my android phone but even if you had an android, there are icon packs with 000s of icons for free-£2.99 that look really good too
Yes I understand - we looked at pricing and what is offered and believe that there are very few that offer this coherent design and options for customisation with colour across Icons, widgets, covers and Notion specifics. A good comparison point for us is the much loved Mac Stories shortcuts at $20 - and I believe we are offering further options and customisation. Thanks for the feedback. :)
That's strange - sorry to hear that - please email me at notion@bettercreating.com with your order confirmation / order number and I can help you find your files - you should just be able to access from the receipt email - so check your junk too. Thanks again for downloading...speak soon, Simon
Thanks - and I understand. Whilst you can get many icon packs for $5 or $10 - We believe we are offing something more & great value for the design and thought out into these - purchasers are feeding the same back to us. With the full pack you get 20 folder variations of the icons, 6 themed & customisable widgets, all wallpapers in light and dark mode for iPhone, iPad and Notion. I think there are very few packs that offer this level of coherence across the designs. Here’s a customers feedback: “the IOS, iPadOS and Notion design bundle is stunning. Just from a visual element it also adds a premium feel and also adds a bit of freshness to my 2 year old iPad Pro which is always a bonus. Simon’s minimalist approach always resonates with my own preferences and this is no different. Excellent value for the work and thought that has gone into the product as expected” Rob, Flow Working Thanks for watching and all the best! :)
@BetterCreating no it’s not the same thing I followed step by step and you cannot do the same for an iPad . Wish you wouldn’t showed us step by step with iPad or make a video the same way you made the video with the iPhone .
@@brandonaguilar7841 Sorry you feel that wau - the process is from my experience the same using shortcuts to add icons. Wallpapers are also set up in the standard way. The only difference is that the dark and light mode options that aren't available on ipad, as I explain in the video intro and body. Thanks however for the feedback - I'll make an ipad video in the future. :)
Yes, that’s correct - it is my paid product for $20-$24. If you don’t fancy paying for icons, or this is too expensive now worries. Hope the tutorial is still useful. I also share links to a few good free packs in older videos. I also recommend icon finder for free options, but they won’t be designed as a pack. Cheers. :)
This isn’t for you clearly. It has long been the case that adding icons to an iOS / apple device is done like this. Maybe don’t do it if it’s a stress! It’s just a bit of fun really! Maybe just do the simple version: add icons and a cover. Otherwise - maybe android is better for you if you want to customise. :)
These are great icons! But I need to stop watching these customization vids. No one is going to cover all 3rd party apps. Too much work to still have a handful of icons that don't match the theme. Great stuff though!
Ah thanks. Sure that can be a thing, we are working on an extension pack but also trying to create unbiqutous designs that can be applied to apps based on use case too - been an interesting one to balance! Cheers :)
I’m afraid this has always been how adding icons to an iPhone / customising in IOS works: you could however look into any other 3rd party apps that might automate the process for you? Otherwise - just email me at notion@bettercreating.com about this.
Sorry to hear that - it’s long been the case that adding icons to an iOS / apple device is done like this and I think the video makes it clear too. I’ve just added lots of options for people to do in this - but the simple version: just add icons and a cover. Email notion@bettercreating.com if you have concerns -
It's here! 🎉My 2023 iPad and iPhone customisation Guide for iOS16 alongside My 1st piece product design: What do you think?! Download the Icons & covers pack HERE 👉www.bettercreating.com/iosdesignpack
Hi Simon! I just bought your iconpack from this video! I'm wondering, since i have some custom apps or shortcuts, will it be possible for you to share a blank icon template so I can create my own customs as well? Cheers!
Hey I just wanna know I’m buying the right one I need the colored icon pack and need to be able to put it in dark mode
@@omarg7868 Hey - the ios pack will have all the new colour options and the pack has everything for both dark and light - so you'll be all good with that :) Thanks!
This video and Icon pack is what kept me sane while being sick at home today! Thanks mate and the Icons and Wallpaper look stunning on my iPhone 15 Pro Max
Ah love it! Thanks so much! Can I quote you on that?! Haha
@@BetterCreating Hell yeah :) I could even share my new Home Screens thanks to your packs. Just tell me how to share it and I’ll send you.
I appreciate the minimalistic design but for the price i really hoped that more icons were included. Example: There is just one icon for stocks, imagine if someone has 3 different stock accounts and 1 for crypto, would be great to modify them a bit or maybe put a small number to indicate which one is what. Also would be great if there was icons for apps that people use as hobbies for example movies (Cinema), Clothing app, Sports etc.
Hi! I'm amazed how good it looks. But before I will buy the pack and create everything using the pack, can you tell me if it is still working with iOS 17?
Can you make video like this for the iPad? I know this can be done on the iPad but the steps are not the same. Great work though!
Thanks very much! Yes - steps are the same for icons- but the option for dark and light mode backgrounds are just not an option. :) will plan one in! Thanks! There is however an old video on customising the iPad on my iPad but better playlist - so check that out too! Cheers
I may be doing something wrong too, but the Clear Gradient icons are not picking up the chosen icon color. I'm using the correct icons as I've tried this several times. I'm running iOS 17.4.1 so maybe that has something to do with it. The shortcut interface on my phone is completely different than what is shown in the video.
Having the same issue. iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 17.4.1. I tried both gradient types. I see the gradient, but the color does not show through. Also, the shortcut interface is different than the video. Otherwise, great set of icons!
Same problem unfortunately for me. Seems the color gradient doesnt work on iOS 17 :(
Yep … same problem … seems 17.5 not giving the option to use color gradients.
Hi man how did you remove the dock for dark mode? or how did you make invisible somehow? Im trying to achieve the same clean look with your icon pack, last step is the dock. appreciate your help a lot
Hey Simon, any chance you’re sharing the Widget you’ve created outside of the icon packs? Thanks in advance for your consideration!
Love the set up. I’m wondering what the most convenient way to have DND modes for notifications and texts layered in, since home page slides can only be tied to individual focus modes
How do you stop the Shortcuts notifaction banner from popping up every time you select one of the custom icons. I looked around in the notification settings and online, and I am not seeing a solution. If this pop up cant be turned off, unfortunately custom icons are not an option for me
Yes - agree - the existing solutions we have all been using recently stopped working since some new Apple updates - people have found new ones - but it is something to research if it will bother you. I’ll be looking into the more again when iOS17 is released shortly :)
Wait there is an app called Photo Widgets the app can create app icons that are custom and choose the apps you want to set to custom and instead of making shortcuts choose a profile
it’s definitely annoying but if you have the 14 pro or PM, it’s more tolerable as the notification merges with the dynamic island instead of dropping down. so instead of a drop down, you just get a check in the dynamic island.
totally - this now seems to be the best... expensive ! solution - new phone haha - urg. @@Pxxnxe1
I just got the new extended pack and I am wondering how to create icons for apps that’s aren’t in the pack, for example like DoorDash or Snapchat.
So excited these are finally launched! I've been following your Build From Scratch series and it's taken my understanding and integration of Notion to the next level. I am not-so-patiently waiting for the Life OS v.3 update - would you recommend downloading the icons and covers now or just waiting for the update? Thanks for all you do! 😁
So great to read! If you can wait - (touch wood it should be ready end of March) - fine to hold on and get the pack with the OS in a bundle. Otherwise - all good - will only be a few dollars difference I expect. :)
I would love to learn more about the use of Notion icons and the basics of how those actions take place!
Yes - I have a full video on it - check my Notion playlists. :) really you just add icons via uploading from file in the custom tab of page icons.
Hello! Quick question: After icons are set up on my home screen, how can I make it so I can see if there is a notification? For example my emails. I have an icon made, however if it wasn't for my lock screen notifying me, I would never know I have anything new pop up when my phone is opened. Or at Least remind me. Love these by the way. Definitely changed the feel and experience of my phone!
Thanks my friend - glad you like them! Unfortunately - shortcut icons / bookmarks don’t offer notifications - so if you would want those, you would have to stick to native options. Personally: that’s the benefit for me! I choose when I check things - you’d be surprised how little it matters in the end. Thanks again! S :)
@@BetterCreating Interesting perspective! I shall move forward with this approach and hopefully be more free. I really do appreciate you guys!
Hi Simon
Really loving this setup and icons but I have a question on the Widgy widget. I'm in the edit window and I'm trying to add my own Notion URL(so the link goes to my Notion), but I can't find where to input the URL? I've pressed every button and I can't find where... Custom Actions, Apple Apps, Third-Party Apps and RSS Are located??!! Can you please help me!! Thank you, Lou :)
Ah yeah - it’s a little tricky right - you need to add or find the button / touch element that lays over the icon on the widget and then edit that elements and select what it connects to - hope that helps? Otherwise - ask Widgy directly. :)
Hi. This is amazing! But, is there a way to remove shortcut notifications when I use this setup?
You mentioned in your download bundle that a new tutorial video for iOS 18 will be out in October '24. It's Nov 17th '24 as of this writing, and wondering if that video is out and I just haven't seen a link (I downloaded the bundle on the 16th one Nov, 2024). I can't get past the Shortcuts section of the current tutorial video as the "Open App" option doesn't show up....figure it's a "feature" of the new iOS 18 operating system. Either way, stuck, frustrated, and unable to move forward.
Icons aren’t transparent when uploading widgy? It’s like they’re jpg and not png? So there’s a background of the color?
will there be an updated video once light and dark modes become possible for ipad?
Can you get notification badges on the icon pack?
I love the setup. I bought your packs but how do I change the widget to a white background with black icons? It comes in a black background with white icons. How do I set the clock to show the current time on the widget?
I got the color widget. I had the dark mode on my settings that's why it wasn't showing white. but I do need to know how to set up the clock because it's not sync to my destination
once I disabled my dark appearance mode, everything worked perfectly!
Hey Simon. I downloaded your icon pack. Works great. Only problem is the widgets, I’m not able to switch them out of Dark Mode in the widget app. I click the little mobile phone and then change it to dark mode. It changes, but then instantly changes back every time. Not sure why,. Can you point me in the right direction
Thanks Chris - that's great! Ah yeah - it can be tricky i think. Double check you the settings in the Widgy app - you might just need to change the widget colour there for the dark mode (i.e. pick the right widget for each mode in the widget design app... does that help?)
Never got a chance to say thanks for the video and awesome packs the first time round 😀Truely awesome work ! 👌Was wondering if you had an update planned for iOS 17🤔
Ah amazing thanks! Yeah - we are thinking off extension packs in the future!
Genius idea, I'm totally converted to Notion now since binge-watching your channel. Implemented 3 Notion instances, one of which I'm turning into a 'product/service'..Many thanks for all your insights.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching :)
Awesome design! Is there any way to have the red notification bubbles on a shortcut icon? I want to do a design similar but there are a few icons I would like to keep that indicator. Thanks!
HI, just bough the pack particularly for the transparent icons with the colour edge, but can't get the shortcut colours coming through, it's just grey now, what am I not doing correctly?
I think you have picked the wrong folder: you need the transparent folder for gradients not the black and white options: and then you need to select the colour of the shortcut to show through… definitely in the pack and working! :) thanks for downloading :)
@@BetterCreating I think this no longer works, I've just tried adding some more icons and I can't get them to pick up the clear background colour through the clear gradient, other people have commented similar above, Apple have either decided this was a bug and fixed it or it now is a bug they've created
Is there a way to have the app notification number on the app icon still work?
I’ve got a quick question when it comes to the shortcut icons. I try to use custom icons every so often but they always seem to scale and stretch whatever image I use and even if I change sizes and crop the image it still does it so I don’t know if you know how you’d fix it but it would be useful to know.
Followed all the steps but the dock still appears in dark mode, any advice you could give me?
Where do you get widgey widget templates URL to upload to widgey widget? You instructed to copy URL but didn’t show how to do it. This is all new to me.
Ah - the new template pack (Sept 24) has widgy files rather than URLs - you can import them using widgy instructions. These are in the download folders. 👍
This all looks painfully complicated. I love my iPad, but I’ll never get an iPhone. My Galaxy Note 23Ultra provides an insane level of customization without all of this work.
Haha! Yep - Apple is not designed for this! But once done it’s good. A true advantage of android!
I also have a samsung and much prefer the fluidity in customization, however, the difficulty here means you get that much more clout for having a customized iPhone :)
Exactly what I already miss about Galaxy. Just got my 1st iPhone. Love it except for what it takes to personalize icons & widgets.
And all of these packs are missing 3rd party apps I use. Looks like I'll have to learn to appreciate the default icons & widgets.
Hi. Great video! I am coming from the app Minimalist phone on my android, to iPhone .. this is a great alternative for iOS. One thing: How would you solve making the icon for the apps you have not made icons for, look just as good and similar to the ones you have made?
Thanks! Well we’ve tried to make general use ones we think can stand in - some people use the gradient versions with a shortcut colour behind to distinguish. But please drop me an email with suggestions of more apps you’d like to see - I’m hoping we can do an extension pack soon too! :)
Please share the light & dark wallpaper.
They were made with the graphic designer I worked with on my the icon and covers pack - so currently they are part of that pack as they are his work, and I want to ensure he get’s paid for his work by those who are comfortable to purchase the pack / can afford it. But if you want to find / create similar - checkout UnSplash and search for some abstract paper images :)
@@BetterCreating I didn’t notice initially that the wallpaper was part of your pack. But checked your website later. Query clarified.
@@veritas.ve.42 great stuff - many thanks and thanks for watching the vids :)
10:47 Already bought the pack ,it’s dinky!now my question is how I can change the Widgy widget on iPhone to make it a smaller size, because it covers half of my screen
Thanks for downloading! :) You can use one of the small ones - there are several versions that are small or medium. Start with those and if you want you could edit within those templates. All the widgets fit to apple standard sizes.
I would live to buy the this but I want it in dark mode with some color so how can I get it? The color one
Could you release a full list of icons in the pack?
Nice Idea - I'll add it to the todo list for website listing :)
My dock doesn't disappear. I'm on iOS 17 and there's no action set appearance in the automation. Any help welcome
How did u get that keyboard number on top?
Hi! I just bought the pack and was wondering where can I find the URL link for Widgy Widgets?
There is a downloadable folder in the pack including all the Widgy links just scan them with your phone. Thanks for downloading! :)
I've bought your Icons pack but have a problem here. When I try to place the widget on my iPhone, it always displays in dark mode. I have also observed that I can change it to light mode within the widget settings, but it reverts back to dark mode when I place it in the widget slots. Do you have any clues or suggestions on how to fix this issue?"
I have this issue too. Did you figure it out?
Good video, currently trying it and I cannot find the link to the wallpaper.
Thanks - the wallpapers are part of the icon pack at www.bettercreating.com/iosdesignpack :)
Is there a way to use your dark icons on your complete dark wallpaper in the dock? Because I want to have the android like look where the icons don't look like they are in the square like the stock ios icons.
Yes: easy to do: but not in the dock. I do it but not putting anything on the bottom dock, and it will all look like there is not a square around it on a black background. :)
The original icon apps still remain??? In addition with the new shortcuts, is this right??
Yes of course, they need to be there to open them! They are just in the App Library, not on your homescreen. :)
@@BetterCreating thanks.... I like the work your doing and I payed for your bundle... I like the clean design and I'm happy with the end result on my iPad... Thanks
Hi Simon! I've just downloaded and install some icons but I don't like the shortcut notifications always coming up when I start the app!! How can I remove it? Thanks
Yeah I feel you! As I mention on the downloads page - recently my solution stopped working. There are a few work arounds out there - notably with dynamic island - check Sam Beckman’s videos - he might still have one that solves it. :) I’m looking into this too now ipad and iOS 17 are fully out.
When I get to the "Open App" step I get no search result and can't figure out how to proceed. Not sure what's wrong. Maybe it's because I recently upgraded to the iOS 17 beta?
Can someone tell me how to read the Apple Clock Gauage or how to set it up to show the correct time?
Is there a way to get notification badged with new icons still?
Blocking the notifications seems to work to some extent on iOS16 with a new method - but only really for people with the dynamic island I believe - sadly my old method stopped working: so it’s definitely something people should look into solving for themselves if that notification pop up is going to be an issue for them. Urg! :)
@@BetterCreating thanks for the response! Sorry, Im not sure I follow. I just bought the lifeos bundle a couple of days ago and was following this video to use the custom icons, is there a newer version out there or is this the latest one? Also, I do have the dynamic island on my phone but not sure how that influences the notification badges for the apps. (By badges I mean the number that shows on the corner of the app icon when you have a pending notification)
I really love the look of it. But now I don‘t get any notifications anymore. Not even the phone is ringing if the app was removed from homescreen. That’s a problem. The shortcuts don’t show the number of new messages, etc… looks great but isn‘t useful 😢
Hi! That’s very strange your phone isn’t ringing?! - that doesn’t happen for me… hummm. However - yes - you won’t have the notification counter on apps with custom icons and that is why I like them: for me the idea is that they take away that distraction - so you can be more intentional about actively checking apps and messages. Also- make sure you only remove from Home Screen not delete the app.
@@BetterCreating hmm, I‘ll check for other reasons why the phone ain‘t ringing. For the moment, I solved it by putting the phone app on the second page.
can u show us how to make the widgets
Will whack it on the ideas list!
This is a game channger! Is there a way to remove the "Show notification banner" for every shortcut we've created?
Thank you! Well There was…! Currently the work around many of us found to suppress the pop ups stopped working - so we are looking for new solutions! :)
@@BetterCreating is there still no solution?
I've purchased the $25 pack with the notion and I'm not able to launch any widget by widgy. Do I have to purchase widgy as well?
Ah yes - just download the widgy widget app for free as mentioned and you are good to go. :)
once downloaded, can I use icons on both iPhone and iPad or I have to buy another set?
Yes - it’s a set of icons and covers - so you just upload whichever you want not the shortcuts you set up. Make sure you are clear on the process involved in customising - doing icons on iOS/iPadOS involves a bit of time and effort, but I found it fun and loved the results! :)
Hi how do you delete the dock back screen of the iPhone ?
You have to match the colour on a wallpaper so it seems deleted. In my pack i have light and dark mode packs that grade down to match the light and dark dock colours. :)
Hi, i bought the pack and installed it. Works well. 2 questions : i still have the shortcuts notification banner coming up each time i click an icon. How can i get rid of it? When i turn off and then turn on my iphone all the apps hidden come back in random places of my home screen. How can i stop that? Thks
Yes it’s annoying - some of the old / existing methods of blocking the pop ups have stopped working recently with new iOS updates. We’ll all need to research new solutions. :) Personally - it annoyed me for a week and now I don’t notice them. :)
How do I get the imported widgy you made?
There’s a scannable code file in the downloads you can use to import to your widgy app :)
How do you get these icons on to widgy
You need to add an image within the widget editor. Check out some widgy widget tutorials for more info :)
Holy crap. Sooooooooo much PT. I didnt expect that when I bought the pack. Im not a PHD grad with techie stuff. Tooooooo much PT
Sorry to hear that - it’s long been the case that adding icons to an iOS / apple device is done like this. I’ve just added lots of options for people to do in this - but the simple version: just add icons and a cover!
Do you need to pay for all of it?
I’m selling the icons / covers / widgets as a pack for iOS or iOS and Notion yes, the rest is spending the time doing the process or customising ! But, if you don’t want to purchase: I recommend using sites like icon finder to find other icons to do this with: they won’t necessarily be as cohesive, but similar effect. :)
I downloaded Design Pack onto iPhone SE IOS16.5, but having trouble because "choose Icon" does not appear.
Thanks for downloading! You should be able to find it by adding the shortcut and then selecting the little down arrow in the E shortcut menu next to the title at the very top…? Still working for me. :)
Hi, just purchased the pack, and i was just wondering now with these new added shortcuts for the app replacements do you not get the little notifications up in the corner of the app to say for example 1 message or 2 instagram notifications?
Ah - thank you for downloading. Yes - this has always been the case with iOS bookmarks for icons. There are various solutions to blocking the pop up - but the latest iOS updates seem to mean many don’t work anymore. If you have an iPhone / device with dynamic island there is a new way to do it I believe. But at present - I need to do some research to find a solution :)
how to avoid notifications after hitting the shortcut?
yeah - I've shared a number of workarounds in the past but they. stopped working with updates - currently looking for the new one!
I am always amazed by the creative potential of the human brain. IMHO i don't believe that a complete overhaul of appearance is actually required or worth actually spending so much time on finalizing this. Some ideas in this video have merit though.
Haha - yes I hear you - it was more of an experiment that then became something I found people were interested in - but yes - deffo not for everyone! Cheers for watching :)
This is very cool and I can’t wait to download this and change my iPhone in my iPad to look like this
Thanks my friend! Happy minimising! :)
Thank you for the reply back you didn’t have to do that and like I said, I’m looking forward to doing this on my iPad and my iPhone when I get chance
How in the world can I make Scribble write Capital letters? Writing the capital letter clearly (even with obviously different uppercase and lowercase like G and g, A and a), making it obviously larger than the other letters, making a pause for the capital letter, ..... none works well!
I ordered the apps but could not get them to download and never get responses to my emails.
Hi Kieth,
I don't currently have any emails outstanding on this - apologies - could you re email to notion@bettercreating.com - I will come back asap - the icons will be in the zip files accessible from the link on your Lemon Squeezy receipt or account. Best wishes, Simon
$20 for an icon pack? Outrageous. I bought a very similar pack on Etsy for £2.60
Does this work on iOS 17?
Yes indeed. :)
Amazing video, Simon! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers from Brazil!
Glad you enjoyed it! thanks for watching!
My widget is not turning dark in dark mode, any suggestions?
Make sure you have the widgy widget set up correctly with dark and light mode options in the widgy widget settings / design you are using. :)
im so lost on the setting the appearance part
I bought the 25$ pack and I’m regretting it highly as I’m not tech savvy with apple and have no idea how to get any of this even trying to follow your videos step by step.
Hi Brandon, I've tried to be as clear as possible - and think this video is pretty clear on the nature of customising on iPad. I also share a disclaimer and this video on my website to make it clear what is involved. I think whether this is worthwhile is very much a matter of perspective, and respect that for you it is not. You are welcome to email me via the receipt email and I will refund you - but I do believe I share significant details that this process involves the use of the shortcuts app to do. Hope to hear from you soon. Very best wishes, Simon
@@BetterCreating drop your email link so I can get my money back plz, because this was a waste of time and money . I’ll gladly send you my receipt
@@brandonaguilar7841 You can email notion@bettercreating.com with your order details. Email is in the receipt too I believe. Sorry to hear that Customising iOS isn't for you.
Great vid as always, pleasure to watch it while I have a breakfast! And that video edit just such a marvellous and simple, calms me down in such a harsh times.
Unfortunately, had to give up this idea because Apple killed a solution to hide notifications pop up from shortcuts, but I believe, that one day you will find one.
You inspire me to be a “better myself” than I was yesterday. Every and each day I live. Thanks for you work!
Thanks so much. :) Yes they the old solution I shared doesn’t work as well now - but I believe there are new work around a that are almost as good, particularly if your phone has dynamic island. I will aim to get it locked in and make a video soon. :)
@@BetterCreating Clearly talking, trying my best to keep my iPhone XS with me and do not upgrade to a new one. For a 3 years I have had a hope that they will get rid of the notch and hide everything under the screen (I know it might sound silly, but I’ve had a trust in their engineer team, thought that one day they will make some work around to “notch-problem”)
Dynamic island is some kind of work around and upgrade compare to older models, and I think my dream won’t come true yet, because they will keep pushing this new technology of Dynamic Island for a couple of years in their devices. So I consider to purchase 14 Pro.
That would be cool if you find a time and inspiration to make a little review of new IPhone as you did with a MacBook Pro if I’m not mistaken. Gonna wait for a new vids, have a great day!
This works! Thank you so much
Awesome!
I don't think you need the automations for light and dark mode anymore. When creating the custom focus modes, there's an option to add a "Focus Filter" where you can already set the appearance for that mode as well.
Ah this is great - thanks! :)
Loving this. One question when my apps open they now open with a shortcut notification. Can I turn this off ?
Thank you my friend! I’m working on a new way to do this for iOS16 - check my channel for an older solution that I used for this. But there is a way! Watch this space!
I'd love your icon style on my android phone but even if you had an android, there are icon packs with 000s of icons for free-£2.99 that look really good too
Yes I understand - we looked at pricing and what is offered and believe that there are very few that offer this coherent design and options for customisation with colour across Icons, widgets, covers and Notion specifics. A good comparison point for us is the much loved Mac Stories shortcuts at $20 - and I believe we are offering further options and customisation. Thanks for the feedback. :)
Is the discount code still valid?
Yes it is. :)
@@BetterCreating I just noticed you have a different code on your gumroad page. That didn’t work but the one on your RUclips description works fine.
@@NickWilson10 Thank you Nick! I've updated the typo on Gumroad - EARLYBIRD20 works! :)
The rendering is clean and refined. But sobriety has a price. The icons are not mirrors of the native icons and do not display the notification dots.
Totally - that’s true - and kind of why I made them originally - to remove notifications from the Home Screen :)
You are awesome. But I’m to lazy to do all that work
Haha - I feel you - for those that care or fancy it this one!
Your website won’t let me purchase this. The link opens a 404 screen
Yes - thanks - the links are now fixed! Thanks, Simon
I paid and I cannot download anything, what is next?
That's strange - sorry to hear that - please email me at notion@bettercreating.com with your order confirmation / order number and I can help you find your files - you should just be able to access from the receipt email - so check your junk too. Thanks again for downloading...speak soon, Simon
Looks great. $20!?!😮
Thanks - and I understand. Whilst you can get many icon packs for $5 or $10 - We believe we are offing something more & great value for the design and thought out into these - purchasers are feeding the same back to us. With the full pack you get 20 folder variations of the icons, 6 themed & customisable widgets, all wallpapers in light and dark mode for iPhone, iPad and Notion. I think there are very few packs that offer this level of coherence across the designs. Here’s a customers feedback:
“the IOS, iPadOS and Notion design bundle is stunning.
Just from a visual element it also adds a premium feel and also adds a bit of freshness to my 2 year old iPad Pro which is always a bonus.
Simon’s minimalist approach always resonates with my own preferences and this is no different. Excellent value for the work and thought that has gone into the product as expected” Rob, Flow Working
Thanks for watching and all the best! :)
Problems. Each update of ios u loose everything
you call them icons, I can incomprehensible squiggles. Nothing beats using simple words for identification
Ok cool. Thanks for watching and all the very best. :)
What about my iPad???
Same process
@BetterCreating no it’s not the same thing I followed step by step and you cannot do the same for an iPad . Wish you wouldn’t showed us step by step with iPad or make a video the same way you made the video with the iPhone .
@@brandonaguilar7841 Sorry you feel that wau - the process is from my experience the same using shortcuts to add icons. Wallpapers are also set up in the standard way. The only difference is that the dark and light mode options that aren't available on ipad, as I explain in the video intro and body. Thanks however for the feedback - I'll make an ipad video in the future. :)
Fandroids have been really quiet since this dropped.
Hey im happy that you’re enjoying our 10 yo tech 🤓👍
Don’t even bother going to the link unless u have a extra 20 or 24 bucks sitting around.
Yes, that’s correct - it is my paid product for $20-$24. If you don’t fancy paying for icons, or this is too expensive now worries. Hope the tutorial is still useful. I also share links to a few good free packs in older videos. I also recommend icon finder for free options, but they won’t be designed as a pack. Cheers. :)
Hai
oh hi. :)
hail for all android users who came here to say ....Oh.. good old days
Haha! Totally!
Please make android version
These are pretty universal so we think they will work well for now - but absolutely! :) Cheers
Totally tooo much. Can’t handle it
This isn’t for you clearly. It has long been the case that adding icons to an iOS / apple device is done like this. Maybe don’t do it if it’s a stress! It’s just a bit of fun really! Maybe just do the simple version: add icons and a cover. Otherwise - maybe android is better for you if you want to customise. :)
These are great icons! But I need to stop watching these customization vids. No one is going to cover all 3rd party apps. Too much work to still have a handful of icons that don't match the theme.
Great stuff though!
Ah thanks. Sure that can be a thing, we are working on an extension pack but also trying to create unbiqutous designs that can be applied to apps based on use case too - been an interesting one to balance! Cheers :)
regret the purchase. Very cumbersome setup. I ended up not using anything.
I’m afraid this has always been how adding icons to an iPhone / customising in IOS works: you could however look into any other 3rd party apps that might automate the process for you? Otherwise - just email me at notion@bettercreating.com about this.
I regret my purchase 😢
Sorry to hear that - it’s long been the case that adding icons to an iOS / apple device is done like this and I think the video makes it clear too. I’ve just added lots of options for people to do in this - but the simple version: just add icons and a cover. Email notion@bettercreating.com if you have concerns -
The fact you have to pay for this level of customization is bs
plenty of free icons out there too - but the guide is free :-/
Just get an android
What’s that?
Hello everyone, i would like to have this on my ipad..Cant seem to figure many things out.