How to change the icon VK on the phone Xiaomi: all ways with pictures

Are you tired of the standard blue VK logo on your Xiaomi desktop and want to refresh the look? Or maybe the icon has worn away from frequent use and the new design from VK you don’t like? In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to change the VK icon on Redmi, Poco and Mi smartphones – from simple launcher settings to install custom themes through MIUI Themes.

Important: all methods run MIUI 12-15 (including HyperOS for new models) and don't require root rights. Even if you're a beginner, you can do it in 5-10 minutes. And if you want to go back, there's a reset manual at the end of this article.

Before you start, check:

• 📱 Version. MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI. If you have HyperOS, some menu items may be called differently.
• 🔄 Updates to the VK app: open Google Play or AppGallery and check if VKontakte requires an update.
• 🎨 The default launcher: Xiaomi is usually POCO Launcher or MIUI If you use a third-party (like a Nova Launcher), the methods may differ.

1. The easiest way: change the icon through the application settings

If you do not need to radically change the design, but just want to return the old VK icon or choose an alternative option from the standard ones, this method is for you. MIUI allows you to do this without additional programs.

Instructions:

1. Press and hold your finger on the VKontakte icon on your desktop.
2. In the menu that appears, select Application Information (or Information).
3. Slip on the current icon in the upper left corner.
4. Choose one of the options (usually 2-3: standard, round, adaptive).

Limitation: This way you don't have to set a custom icon, just options from the system. If you want something unique, read on.

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If the menu does not contain the "App Information" item, try to pinch the icon and drag it up to the "Delete" or "Change" label - sometimes the option is hidden behind the gesture.

2.Using MIUI themes: hundreds of free icons

MIUI Themes is Xiaomi’s official app, where you can download pre-made themes, including app icons. Many themes change the VK icon to stylized options (such as minimalist, neon or iOS-style).

How it works:

• 🎨 Open the Themes app (if not, download from AppGallery).
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter "VK" or social media icons".
• 📥 Choose your favorite theme and click Apply.
• ⚙️ If the theme changes only the icons, not the entire interface, go to Settings. → Topics → Icons and select the right pack.

Pros of the method:

• ✅ Free (there are paid themes, but most of them are free).
• ✅ Does not require root or complex manipulation.
• ✅ You can change the icons for all applications at once.

Cons:

• ❌ Not all topics support VKontakte (sometimes the icon remains standard).
• ❌ When you change the theme, the design of the entire phone changes, not just one icon.

3. Install custom icon through the launcher (Nova Launcher, POCO Launcher)

If you need to completely replace the VC icon with your picture (like your community logo or meme), use a third-party launcher. The most popular options are Nova Launcher and POCO Launcher (the latter is often preinstalled on Poco phones).

The following is a step-by-step instruction for Nova Launcher:

1. Download and install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Make it the default launcher (at the first start the system will prompt you to do this).
3. Search the web or create your.png icon with a resolution of 192×192 pixels (you can use Canva or Photoshop).
4. Place the icon file in the Download or Pictures folder on your phone.
5. Press and hold your finger on the VK icon, then select Change → Change the icon.
6. Select the Gallery and indicate the path to your file.

For POCO Launcher, the process is similar, but a menu item may be called Edit the icon or Settings the icon.

Download icon template 192×192 px| Cut the background (should be transparent)|Save in PNG|Put the file in the Downloads--> folder

4. Applications for changing icons (Icon Changer, Shortcut Maker)

If you don't want to change the launcher, but you need a custom icon, use specialized utilities.

• 📱 Icon Changer (Simple Interface, Supports) MIUI).
• 🔧 Shortcut Maker (allows you to create shortcuts with any icons).
• 🎨 Awesome Icons (a large library of ready-made icons).

Example for Icon Changer:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and select VKontakte from the list of applications.
3. Click Select an icon and specify the path to your file (or select from the app gallery).
4. Save the changes – a new label will appear on the desktop.

Important: these apps create a shortcut, not a replacement for the original icon, so there will be two VC icons on the phone, the old one can be hidden or deleted.

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Icon-change apps don't require root rights, but they create a duplicate label, and you can hide the original icon through the launcher settings.

5. Manual modification via ADB (for advanced users)

This method is suitable if you want to completely replace the icon in the system, rather than creating a shortcut. It requires connecting the phone to your computer and using ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

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Warning: Incorrect ADB commands may disrupt your phone.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (stick 7 times until you say “You’re a developer”). Then go back to Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging on USB.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and install ADB drivers (download Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows).
3. Open the command line on your PC and type: Adb devices Make sure your phone appears in the list.
4. Download. APK-editorial board, APK Editor) and change the icon in the file com.vkontakte.android.apk (situated /data/app/).
5. Install the modified one. APK through ADB: adb install -r com.vkontakte.android_mod.apk

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Warning: After updating VKontakte via Play Market, your custom icon will reset. To avoid this, disable the automatic update for the app.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

How to return the standard VC icon?

If you’ve experimented with themes or launchers and want to get things back to normal, follow these steps:

For MIUI's:

• Open Settings → Themes.
• Choose Standard or Default.
• Reboot the phone.

For custom icons (through launcher or applications):

• Remove the created shortcut (click the icon and drag to Delete).
• Return the standard launcher: Settings → Applications → Default → Launcher.

If you have used ADB:

• Remove the modified APK:
• Install the original app from the Play Market.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the icon VK to Xiaomi