how to make transparent launcher icon

[tonyvr4]

I found out how to replace an app icon on my LG G3 and wanted to add one that has a transparent background.
I created one on my PC in Photoshop and saved it as a PNG. But when I copied it to the phone it changes the background to black

 

[xocomaox]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835605

 

[tonyvr4]

Same problem with this one. When I copy it to the phone the background turns black

 

[xocomaox]

Same problem with this one. When I copy it to the phone the background turns black

That is interesting, because I am able to use it without any issues...? I just tested it out.

 

[vinnie_boombhats]

What launcher are you using? I have found that transparent icons are not supported on all launchers. I use Apex, and have no issues. Download Droidicon and search for transparent.

 

[tonyvr4]

Could it be how I am copying the file?
I just dragged it over to the phone using windows explorer into a folder on my SD card. On the PC the icon transparency is fine

 

[tonyvr4]

I am using the standard launcher that came with the phone. I know it supports transparency since some of the app icons do have transparency. For example the Contact Lens Management app that I use has a circular Iris as its icon and the areas around it is transparent

 

[vinnie_boombhats]

It may support transparency to some degree, but a fully transparent icon. I don't know.

 

[xocomaox]

I use the stock launcher as well and have just updated my lg_dockmenu_ic_allapps.png icon to a perfectly transparent one. Restarted and it's working great. See below for the file I used (proper size):

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uievfq641qpfcps/lg_dockmenu_ic_allapps.zip?dl=0

 

[tonyvr4]

Turns out that a standard PNG with transparency works fine on the phone. It just shows a black background in explorer