iOS 18 Personalization – Make Your iPhone Truly Yours

Did you know that with the release of iOS 18 — which, by the way, is fully compatible with all refurbished iPhone models we sell at costplusphones.com — you now have more ways than ever to personalize your phone?

From choosing new icon color themes to freely placing apps wherever you want on your screen, iOS 18 gives you full creative control over your iPhone’s look and feel. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to customize your home screen like never before.

Change App Icon Colors

iOS 18 lets you customize the color palette for both system and third-party app icons.

How to set it up:

1. Long-press on an empty space on your home screen until the icons start to jiggle.
2. Tap the “+” button or the “Customize” option at the top (it may appear as a style icon).
3. Select “Color Palette.”
4. Choose from preset themes like blue, green, or red — or create your own custom color scheme.
5. Tap “Apply” to save your changes.

Dark Mode for App Icons

For the first time, iOS 18 introduces a true dark mode for app icons — not just for the system interface.

How to enable it:

1. Go to Settings → Home Screen & Wallpaper.
2. Tap on “Icon Style.”
3. Toggle on “Dark Mode Icons.”
4. Your app icons will automatically switch to a sleek monochrome look — perfect for OLED screens and easy on the eyes.

Freely Arrange App Icons

Apple has finally unlocked free-form icon placement. That means you no longer need to fill the screen row-by-row, top-to-bottom.

How it works:

1. Enter edit mode (long-press an icon or blank space).
2. Drag any app to any spot — including the center or bottom of the screen.
3. Empty space will remain around icons — iOS won’t automatically pull everything up anymore.

Final Thoughts

Making your iPhone feel uniquely yours has never been easier — and now it’s built right into the operating system. Best of all, these features come directly from Apple, ensuring your data stays safe and secure.

And there are real benefits, too. Switching to dark mode icons helps protect your eyes and can even extend battery life on OLED displays.

We truly appreciate Apple’s continued efforts to improve functionality with every iOS release. The fact that you can still install iOS 18 on a device like the refurbished iPhone 12 shows how committed Apple is to long-term support.

When you buy a refurbished iPhone from our online store, you're not just getting a great device at a great price — you're getting access to the latest software, powerful features, and full personalization options.

Ready to make your iPhone truly yours? Try iOS 18 today.

CostPlusPhones team