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How to change up the Reddit app icon for iPhone or Android

How to change up the Reddit app icon for iPhone or Android
Evangeline West

Evangeline West

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As the self-proclaimed “front page of the internet,” Reddit is a popular website and mobile app with interest-related pages and interactive content. Users, called Redditors, can explore any topic from video games to politics, and chat with like-minded individuals. Redditors can also upvote or downvote posts to earn karma points and make it to the front page of the site where millions can see them.

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With the Reddit app, a world of content is just at your fingers. The default icon features a friendly alien, but you can change the avatar to personalize your phone settings. If you’re a fan of customizing icons, this feature will make the Reddit app stand out.

  1. A few quick tips on how to change your Reddit icon

    For free Reddit app users, you can pick from avatars such as limited time neon and orange aliens

    Download the Reddit app, and sign up for a new Reddit account or log in with your username and password. You may be prompted to install updates in order to complete the download and launch the program. The app will keep your former Reddit history.

    Click on your profile picture to access the main menu. You will be able to click through the screen and edit your profile as well as check in on your karma history. There are also options to purchase coins to send karma to other Redditors or upgrade to Reddit Premium for a monthly fee. The Premium account gives further access to the platform and more hidden features such as messaging and blocking.

    Scroll down to the settings display at the bottom of the menu. This will show you a specific link to change your default icon. For free Reddit app users, you can pick from avatars such as limited time neon and orange aliens. Those with a paid account can open more more options for your icon. You can change your avatar to suit your personality or personalize a new one for the holidays. The next time you go to open the Reddit app, you will see your updated changes.

  2. Certain reasons to change your Reddit app icon

    This way, you can use one click to open the app and make sure you're not posting to Twitter or Facebook instead

    If your phone is full of social media apps, you’ll want to be able to click on the right icon. By changing your Reddit avatar, you can access your own account easily and also add color to your phone. This way, you can use one click to open the app and make sure you’re not posting to Twitter or Facebook instead.

    A lot of people keep personal accounts away from their Reddit history for privacy. Changing your avatar on your phone is a great way for safekeeping when you want to enjoy your time on the internet as well as maintain a different business page.

  3. Change your Reddit icon for a personalized experience

    A colorful change can keep you from clicking on the wrong program and waiting for the app to load and make a mistake

    By changing your Reddit icon, you can make the avatar different from other media on your phone’s screen. A colorful change can keep you from clicking on the wrong program and waiting for the app to load and make a mistake. You are able switch up your Reddit app icon regularly and have the option to join the premium program for more icons.

    When you want to stay organized with your apps, switching up your Reddit icon could do the trick. This can also separate your work apps with your casual social media as a helpful tool to share with others looking for more phone security on their personal devices.

Evangeline West

Evangeline West

Evangeline West is a freelance music reviewer and content writer who discovered her love for gaming at a young age when playing with her older brothers' Sega Genesis. She attributes her video game passion to her love of sound effects and audio. When not hosting karaoke gaming events, Evangeline throws LAN parties in a casual setting. Known as "Evie," she's a fan of horror gaming, and the occasional reference to her name is similar to a Pokemon.

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