Twitter recently rolled out their new Twitter Blue subscription service, which gives users access to exclusive features for a monthly fee. One of the most notable features is the ability to customize your Twitter app icon and colors. If you’re a Twitter Blue subscriber, changing your app theme colors – including the blue app icon – is easy to do through the Twitter app settings.
Activating Twitter Blue
Before you can customize your Twitter colors, you’ll need to subscribe to Twitter Blue. Here’s how to sign up:
- Open the Twitter app on your mobile device or tablet.
- Tap your profile icon in the top left corner.
- Scroll down and tap “Twitter Blue.”
- Select “Subscribe” and follow the on-screen instructions to purchase Twitter Blue. It’s $2.99 per month.
Once your purchase is complete, Twitter Blue will be activated and you’ll see a checkmark next to “Twitter Blue” in your account menu. Now you’re ready to customize!
Changing Twitter App Icon Color
With Twitter Blue enabled, you can change your app icon color to one of several preset options:
- Blue (default)
- Pink
- Purple
- Orange
- Green
Here are the steps to change it:
- Go to the Twitter app settings.
- Tap your profile icon > Settings and privacy > Twitter Blue.
- Select “App icon color.”
- Choose your desired app icon color.
That’s it! Twitter will change the icon color around the bird logo to the color you selected. The icon itself will remain blue, but the background circle will update.
Changing Theme Colors
In addition to the app icon, you can also change the colors used throughout the Twitter app with Twitter Blue. This lets you customize your overall Twitter aesthetic.
To change theme colors:
- Go to the Twitter app settings.
- Tap your profile icon > Settings and privacy > Twitter Blue > Themes
- Select “Custom theme.”
- Tap each color option to open a color picker and select your desired shade:
| Color | Default |
|---|---|
| Primary background | #000000 |
| Secondary background | #15202B |
| Primary text | #FFFFFF |
| Secondary text | #8899A6 |
| Accent color | #1DA1F2 |
Feel free to get creative and choose any colors you like for your custom Twitter theme! The preview window will show you how the colors come together in the app.
Saving Your Customized Theme
Once you’ve customized your app icon color and theme colors, make sure to tap “Save” to apply your changes. Your new Twitter Blue theme will now be active whenever you open the Twitter app!
If you want to tweak your theme later, just go back into the Twitter Blue settings and change the colors again. You can switch between preset themes and your custom theme any time.
Other Twitter Blue Features
A customized aesthetic is just one benefit of Twitter Blue. Here are some of the other useful features you get with a subscription:
- Undo Tweet – You have a customizable timer to cancel sending a tweet before anyone else sees it.
- Reader mode – This makes long threads easier to read by turning them into nice articles.
- Custom navigation – You can customize your Twitter navigation bar for quick access to what you use the most.
- Ad-free articles – Subscribers can read articles from some publishers without ads.
- Early access to features – Get to test new Twitter tools and features before they rollout to everyone.
So for just $2.99 per month, Twitter Blue provides some nice quality of life improvements for frequent Twitter users. The theme color customization is just one fun way to personalize your experience!
Troubleshooting Twitter Blue Issues
If you’re having trouble enabling or using Twitter Blue, here are some troubleshooting tips:
Can’t find Twitter Blue
- Make sure your app is updated to the latest version. Twitter Blue only works on the newest Twitter app.
- Check that your region supports Twitter Blue. It has only launched in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand so far.
- Log out of Twitter and log back in. This refreshes the app and may trigger the Twitter Blue option.
Subscription not working
- Confirm the monthly $2.99 Twitter Blue charge went through on your payment method if you’re the account holder.
- If someone else pays for your Twitter Blue subscription, reach out to them to make sure it’s still active.
- Check for an expired credit card that needs updating in your iOS or Google Play app store account.
App icon didn’t change
- Make sure you actually selected a new app icon color in the Twitter Blue settings.
- After changing it, force close and restart the Twitter app.
- Check that your device OS is up to date and supports the Twitter Blue features.
For any other issues with activating or using Twitter Blue, your best bet is to contact Twitter Support directly. They can look into what’s going on and help troubleshoot any problems.
Conclusion
Being able to customize your Twitter colors and icons is a fun perk of their new subscription service. With just a few taps in your Twitter Blue settings, you can personalize your app and make your Twitter home screen reflect your style.
So explore different color palettes until you find one you love! Change it up as often as you want. And enjoy all the other handy features that come with Twitter Blue.
Twitter will likely continue rolling out more subscription bonuses over time to give loyal Twitter users extra functionality and customization. For now, the option to “blue” your app icon and theme colors is a quick way to start making Twitter feel more your own.