How do I remove the liquid glass look from app icons on iOS 26?

I think the liquid glass option is ugly and looking at the layout for too long gives me a headache. how do i remove the feature or get rid of the outline on all my app icons? i feel like it should be optional instead of forced.


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Original Title: how to remove liquid glass look

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 16, 2025 12:32 AM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2025 12:58 AM

The outline you speak of might be caused by having contrast turned on. It puts a border around everything and makes clear glass look grey.

In Settings > Accessibility > Display and Text > Increase Contrast - OFF.

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How do I remove the liquid glass look from app icons on iOS 26?

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