HIGHLIGHTS
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Restore the classic Twitter bird logo on iPhone and iPad using the Shortcuts app to create a new custom shortcut.
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Android users can revive the original Twitter icon with third-party apps like Icon Changer and X Icon Changer.
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Browser users on Chrome and Edge can easily revert to the blue bird logo with specific extensions, refreshing the page to see the changes.
Elon Musk’s recent rebranding of Twitter into X has marked a significant change in the platform’s visual identity.
The once familiar and friendly blue and white bird logo has been replaced by a dark and enigmatic X symbol, embodying a new phase for the social media giant.
While this transformation may resonate with some users, others may find themselves nostalgic for the original design.
For those who wish to reconnect with the classic Twitter bird, various methods have been made available to revert the icon on different devices.
Restoring Twitter Icon on iPhone and iPad
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Conduct an image search for the Twitter logo using a specific site modifier, e.g., “twitter logo site:twitter.com,” and select the desired image. Save it to your photo library.
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Navigate to the Shortcuts app on your device and tap the plus (+) icon to create a new shortcut.
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Name the Shortcut: Tap “New Shortcut > Rename” and enter “Twitter” as the name.
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Under “Next Action Suggestions,” tap “Open App” and select “X” from the list of apps. The command should now read “Open X.”
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Tap the Twitter name at the top, then “Add to Home Screen,” followed by the icon next to the Twitter name, then “Choose Photo.” Select the downloaded Twitter logo.
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You can now hide the X app from the Home screen and use the new shortcut to launch X/Twitter.
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This method will work across all iOS and iPadOS devices that have the Shortcuts feature
Restoring Twitter Icon on Android
You can revive the bird icon on Android using third-party apps:
Icon Changer
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Run a search for the Twitter logo and download the preferred image.
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Tap the X icon to view options for modifying it. Change the shortcut label to “Twitter.”
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Tap the plus (+) icon under the “Icon” section and select the downloaded Twitter logo image.
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Adjust the image size and add to the home screen. Note: Icon Changer must remain installed on your device for this to work.
X Icon Changer
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Open the app, tap the X icon, then tap the X under the logo to change the name to “Twitter.”
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Tap the “Photo” button and select the downloaded Twitter logo. Adjust shape or effects if desired.
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Confirm the name and logo, tap “OK,” then “Add to home screen.” Remove the old X icon.
Restoring Twitter Icon on Chrome and Edge
Using Chrome
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You can revert to the original Twitter icon if you are using Google Chrome using this Old Twitter Extension on the Chrome Web Store
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Once this extension is added to your Chrome profile, enable it in the Extension settings
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After this is done open X.com and refresh it once and the Twitter logo should automatically change to the blue bird.
Using Microsoft Edge
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If you are using Microsoft Edge, you should know that it supports the Chrome extension that is mentioned above
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However, if you are looking for an edge-specific xxtension, try “Remove Twitter Counts and Restore Old Logo,” which hides view counts and restores the old logo. Install it from the Edge Store and add it to the list of extensions to activate it.
The transformation of Twitter to X has altered the familiar logo across various devices.
For those who wish to revert to the original bird logo, the detailed methods above for iPhone, iPad, Android, Chrome, and Edge allow for customisation and the restoration of the classic Twitter aesthetic. Whether through built-in functionalities, third-party apps, or browser extensions, these options cater to users’ preferences across different platforms.
FAQs
Q: How can I restore the Twitter icon on my iPhone?
A: By using the Shortcuts app, you can create a new shortcut to open the rebranded Twitter (X) with the original logo. Hide the new X app and use this shortcut instead.
Q: What methods are available to change the Twitter icon on Android?
A: You can use third-party apps like Icon Changer and X Icon Changer to modify the icon and add the downloaded Twitter logo to your home screen.
Q: Can I revert to the original Twitter logo on Chrome and Microsoft Edge?
A: Yes, Chrome users can utilize the “Old Twitter Extension,” while Edge users can install “Remove Twitter Counts and Restore Old Logo” to revert to the original blue bird logo.
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