While the provided reference only mentions changing wallpapers, changing the theme on a Pixel 6a typically involves customizing elements like the wallpaper, colors, and app icons. Here's how you can customize the theme on your Pixel 6a:
Changing the Wallpaper
- Long press on an empty area of your home screen.
- Tap Wallpaper & style.
- Select Change wallpaper.
- Choose a wallpaper from the available categories (e.g., My photos, Landscapes, etc.). The linked YouTube video suggests the Pixel phones have a good selection of wallpapers.
- You can also set different wallpapers for your home screen and lock screen.
Customizing System Colors (Material You)
The Pixel 6a utilizes Material You, a design language that adapts system colors based on your wallpaper.
- Long press on an empty area of your home screen.
- Tap Wallpaper & style.
- Under "Wallpaper colors" or "Basic colors," you'll see color palettes derived from your chosen wallpaper.
- Select a color palette to apply it to system elements like Quick Settings, volume panel, and other interface elements.
Enabling Dark Theme
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Display.
- Toggle the Dark theme switch to the "on" position. You can also schedule dark theme to turn on automatically at sunset or at a custom time.
Themed Icons
You can apply themed icons to supported apps, which will change their appearance to match the overall theme.
- Long press on an empty area of your home screen.
- Tap Wallpaper & style.
- Toggle the Themed icons switch to the "on" position. Keep in mind that only certain apps support themed icons.
Changing App Grid
The app grid determines how many apps are displayed on your home screen.
- Long press on an empty area of your home screen.
- Tap Wallpaper & style.
- Tap App Grid.
- Select the desired grid size (e.g., 4x5, 5x5).
In summary, you can customize your Pixel 6a's theme by changing the wallpaper, applying color palettes derived from the wallpaper, enabling dark theme, applying themed icons, and adjusting the app grid size.
