Last night, kovdev published a brand new icon pack titled Stark to Google Play. The pack is colorful and full of cleanly squared off icons, over 850 in total. If you haven’t bought one of Dave Kover’s packs before, you will find that he is constantly releasing bi-weekly updates and also takes icons requests. If you notice your favorite app isn’t already in there, you can politely ask for it. On top of the icons, Stark also comes with a pack of 10 wallpapers, each complimenting the icons quite well.

The pack costs $1.79 on Google Play, a reasonable price for some very high quality icons and wallpapers. Go grab it and let us know what you think.

Play Link ($1.79)

Kovdev Launches Stark to Google Play, Another Icon Pack is a post from: Droid Life

Our friends over at kovdev recently launched their newest work, Versicolor to Google Play. Kovdev is responsible for great work like Lustre and Tersus, that we have featured countless times in our screenshots here on the site.

Versicolor brings that same clean, minimal-feel, but with a touch of color surrounding the borders of each icon. There are different color packs to choose from and some are even free (like DL Pink), so finding one that fits your tastes is easier than ever. As a bonus, each different color pack comes with matching wallpapers.

They have offered up 20 of their new icon packs for our readers, so let’s skip the nonsense and get right to it. 

Giveaway:

Prizes:  Twenty (20) people will win a single Versicolor icon pack of their choice. Winner can select from Orange, Purple, Blue, Ash, Green, Red, Orange, and Original.

How to Enter:

• In the comments below, tell us how you’re celebrating St. Patty’s Day!

Winners: On Monday (3/18) at 10AM, we will choose twenty winners randomly from the comments below and email them.

To see the whole selection of Versicolor packs on Google Play, click here.

Giveaway: Win One of Twenty kovdev Versicolor Icon Packs is a post from: Droid Life

Last month, we gave away ten sets of updated Lustre icons that look gorgeous on these new high-res displays. Today, kodev has updated his highly popular Tersus pack and we have another ten copies to give out. Each individual icon has been upscaled, by hand, to XXHDPI for the ultimate clarity. Inside the pack are over 700 custom icons, which also go along with a fantastic set of wallpapers that many of you constantly email us about. And before you ask, the above pictured wallpaper is in this pack.

Ready to win one? Let’s do this. 

Update: We have picked and emailed our 10 winners. Thanks!

How to enter:

1. Tell us below in the comments section what your favorite Android experience is.

Winners:

Tomorrow morning at 9AM (PST), we will pick our 10 winners and email them.

If you want to check out Tersus or all of kovdev’s other icon packs, you can find them on Google Play here.

Play Link ($1.49)

Thanks to kovdev for hosting the prizes!

Giveaway: Win One of Ten Tersus “HD” Icon Packs From kovdev (Update: Winners Picked) is a post from: Droid Life

For anyone that uses custom icons on their Android devices, I am sure you have heard the name kovdev mentioned before. They are the creators of the popular Tersus and Lustre icon packs that you have probably spotted on this site a few times.

Well, with display resolutions going up, kovdev are currently working on updating their icon packs to work well with the new displays. The first to receive this HD update is Lustre, and we have 10 copies of the icon pack to giveaway. Each individual icon has been upscaled, by hand, to XXHDPI for the ultimate clarity. Ready to win one? 

Update: We have emailed our 10 winners! Thanks for entering, folks!

How to enter:

1. Tell us below in the comments section the number one reason you love the Android OS.

Winners:

At around 6:15PM PST (after tonight’s Droid Life Show), we will pick our 10 winners and email them.

If you want to check out the current Lustre app, you can find it on Google Play for $1.50. Inside there is a great selection of wallpapers that compliment the icons nicely. In general, it’s a great and easy way to change up the look of your device.

Play Link ($1.49)

Thanks to kovdev for hosting the prizes!

Giveaway: Win One of Ten Lustre “HD” Icon Packs From kovdev (Update: Winners Picked) is a post from: Droid Life

Some months ago, Google began to allow top application developers in Google Play to respond directly to user comments through the web interface. As of today, it isn’t just for top developers. Just recently, our buddy Dave Kover (aka Kovdev) found that he has the ability to do the same, as well as other app developers that aren’t considered “huge.”

This new features gives a direct line between consumers and developers, which is great for both parties.

Now go forth and comment.

Cheers Kovdev!

Google Adds Ability For All Developers to Reply to Comments in Play Store is a post from: Droid Life

One of the cool things we can do with our Android devices straight out of the box is download a custom launcher and then apply icon packs that will drastically change the way an application’s icon appears. Take the above screenshot for example – I have Nova Launcher installed and have Kovdev’s Tersus icon pack applied. It gives each icon a uniformed square and minimal look. It’s clean, pretty, and super easy to do. 

There’s a few steps to this process. First, you will need a 3rd party launcher such as Nova or Apex. As a note, most icon packs only support either Nova, Apex, Go Launcher, ADW, LauncherPro, and a few others. When downloading an icon pack from Google Play, you can check its compatibility in the description. Download a third party launcher of your choice and let’s get started on applying an icon pack.

Downloading and applying icon packs:

During this post, we’ll be using Nova Launcher which is our favorite. You can download it here on Google Play.

1.  Find the icon pack you want to install on Google Play.

You can see a long list of them here, but we always recommend Kovdev’s work. It’s clean and there are plenty of options to choose from.

2.  Download and install the pack you have chosen.
3.  From the homescreen, locate the Settings menu of the launcher you are using.

Since we’re using Nova, this may be slightly different from the launcher you’re using. The Settings menu is located in the top right of the app drawer while it is open. Check pictures above for clarity.

4.  Hit “Look and Feel.”
5.  Under “Icon Theme,” choose the icon pack you have downloaded.

It will then automatically apply all of the existing icons and matching apps together. And that’s it. It’s a simple and easy way to customize your device to the way you want.

Applying a single icon from a pack:

But Tim, what if I don’t want a full pack? I just want a single icon applied, how do I do that? Fantastic question and here is how to do it!

1.  Decide which icon you want to customize.
2.  Move it to a homescreen.
3.  Longpress on said icon.

Again, we are using Nova, so the instructions may differ given which launcher you are using.

4.  Hit “Edit.”
5.  Then press on the application’s icon.
6.  You will see a menu. Hit “Icon Pack.”

From here, you will see each icon that resides in the pack. You can choose whichever icon you want to use for that app on a homescreen. It will not change the app’s icon in the app drawer, but only on a homescreen where you applied it.

7.  Once selected, hit “OK.”

If you have any questions, let us know down below.

*The rest of the Android Beginners’ Guide is a one-stop shop for all of those new to Android.

How to: Apply Icon Packs With a 3rd Party Launcher [Beginners' Guide] is a post from: Droid Life

Our buddy Kovdev pushed his newest work to Google Play last night and we’re completely in love. The new icon pack is called Tersus and we believe he named it with the help of a few of our readers. Inside you will find a nice assortment of custom wallpapers that match up well with the 400+ icons in the set that give off a clean, yet colorful feel that makes a minimalist like myself feel right at home.

He is always open to suggestions and recommendations (I bother him at least twice a week with requests), so you can rest assured you will always see updates for the pack. Go support a hard worker.

Play Link ($1.49)

Kovdev’s New Tersus Icon Pack is Pretty, Clean, and Perfect for Minimalists is a post from: Droid Life

If you frequent our front page, we are pretty sure there is a high chance you have seen these icons before. I personally have been sporting them for quite some time now and we always get asked what they are. It’s the Lustre set from Kovdev and today, we have five copies of the application to give away to readers. So, let’s cut to the chase and giveaway away some icons. 

Update:

Well, we have chosen our five winners and we have reached out through email to them. Go check your inbox! Thanks for the entries and if you didn’t win, you can check Lustre out for only $1.50 on the Google Play store.

How to Win:

Kovdev is looking for DL readers to help him name his next icon pack. To enter this giveaway and to help, simply choose one of the following names: Kleen, Stark, or Tersus. Enter which one you think is best in the comments below and you’re entered.

Winner:

We will randomly select five winners from our comments section below today at 5PM PST. Winners will be emailed, so make sure to use a valid email address so we can reach you. Good luck!

Thanks to Kovdev for ponying up the icon set!

Giveaway: Win One of Five Copies of the Lustre Icon Set from Kovdev (Update: Winners Picked) is a post from: Droid Life

We enjoy making our devices stand out from the pack and it is not the easiest thing to do unless you have some clean wallpapers, sexy icons, and a good sense for symmetry. Our dear friend Kovdev is a maker of all the aforementioned goods, so we constantly praise his work for the Android community. He has worked with Tha Phlash on countless icon packs that we have featured, but now, he has stepped out on his own to create Lustre. In my opinion, it is so far the most eye-pleasing icon pack and wallpaper sets I have had the joy of using and it is finally available for the masses in the Play Store.

It is starting at an introductory price of just $1, which isn’t bad for almost 200 icons for you to use any way you see fit. The pack will of course see updates and people are encouraged to send in icon requests, which if reasonable, shall be fulfilled. If you are currently running a launcher that supports custom icons, then you better jump on this set immediately.

Play Link ($0.99)

Via: Kovdev

Kovdev Releases Lustre Icon Pack to the Play Store, Simplistic Meets Beauty is a post from: Droid Life

Kovdev has been pumping out work like crazy lately, and he and Tha Plash’s latest creation is entitled Tha Plus. It looks like they were highly influnced by the newest social networking crazy, Google+. The coolest part though, is Droid Life is getting a big kick down from these boys, and they’re lowering the Market price from $2.99 for the Pro version, to just $1.99 for 48 hours. 

Market Link 

Tha Phlash is also offering up the icon pack from his site for a discounted price. If you wanted to use the icons on more than just ADW, this is how you would do it. Including all 747 icons, it’s a true steal.

If you’re looking to win the ADW theme for free though, look no further then our comments section. All you have to do to win a free version is answer a simple question -

What’s your favorite feature of the new Google+?

We will choose three winners, and they will receive updates of the theme for 6 months from the developer. Answer in the comments section below with a valid email so we can contact you if you win. Winners will be chosen at 4pm PST today. Also, if anyone here is a Google Chrome browser user, then you’ll be excited to hear that Mr. Kover even has his own Google+ Chrome theme out now, on the Chrome Store. Definitely go check it out!

Good luck everyone and thanks Dave and Tha Phlash!

Contest: Kovdev Releases Tha Plus Theme Based On Google+, And We Have Three Copies To Give Away is a post from: Droid Life