How to Easily Customize an Android Phone Without Rooting
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Summary
The process of personalising a new phone can feel arduous, but with an Android device it is actually very simple to get the device feeling personal without tedious rooting.
The first step is to use a ringtone creator app such as Ringtone Maker, or MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker to create unique ringtones.
As well as having a unique ringtone, having a custom wallpaper is another simple way to make the device feel unique.
Wallpapers, ringtones, notification sounds, games and even custom icon packs can all be found in one place in the ZEDGE app.
Home screen widgets are another great way of adding extra functionality and convenience to a device.
Four of the most popular alternative launchers to Nova are Action, Apex, Go, and Yahoo Aviate.
Custom keyboards are another great way of personalising a device and they also tend to lead to an increase in usability.
Google keyboard (Gboard) and SwiftKey are two options for custom keyboards, offering custom themes, GIF and emoji searches and built in AI.
Simple adjustments to the home and lock screen layouts, as well as font style and size are all ways to quickly personalise a device.
