Old Google Icons: How to bring back the classic Google icons?

Google recently chose to redesign its older icons for Gmail, Google Calendar, Goggle Meet, and Google Drive. se icons had grown synymous with brand of Google and differed from one ar in different ways. However, icons have w been changed to have a unilateral colour scheme with popping vibrancy which is w sitting well with many of fans. Read below to kw how to switch from new to old Google icons on Android/ iOS and Chrome:

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How to get old Google icons back?

Android

Android users have it easiest to change icons on ir respective mobile devices. This is due to open nature of Android OS which allows users to swap icons and entirety of look and feel of home screen of device. Users need to download a third-party launcher in order to swap newer Google icons for older ones. Download a launcher like 'va Launcher' or ors and use it as default home screen. Once done, long press on Google app icon which will pop up a menu with an edit icons option. Choose desired icon and select it to make it default. 

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iOS

iOS 14 has introduced a new option for iPhone users to change icons of ir devices. While this process is t as simple as it is in Android, it definitely is better than t having flexibility to change icons or home screen like previous iterations of iOS. Republic World had previously shared an in-depth guide to change app icons on iOS 14. Check it out below - 

• How To Change App Icons In IOS 14? Step-by-step Guide To Customise Icons

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Chrome

Extension developers have come through for users who need to go back to older Google icons. One of easiest ways to fix Google icons on Chrome or Edge browser can be done in just a single click. A new extension by name 'Restore Old Google Icons' has made its way to internet and it does exactly what its name suggests. Users can revert back to older icons by simply downloading 'Restore Old Google Icons' Chrome/Edge extension and clicking on 'Apply' option given in it. 

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