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I'm trying to update an existing app, it's been a few years since the last update and I've updated Android Studio to the most recent version v3.5.3. Among other things I want to change the app icon, so I've updated all the PNG files.

However, in the emulator it keeps showing the old default icon.

If I understand correctly, there is a new feature since API-26 which allows for something called adaptive app icons, but I can't figure out how to update this icon.

The @mipmap/ic_launcher.xml file seems to be some sort of vector file, which describes paths and strokeWidth and lines to construct the default icon. I tried and searched all over, but I have no clue how customize this type of icon to something with my business logo.

Android Studio 3.5.3 app icon ic_launcher

Do I have to turn my custom logo into a vector image? If so, how can I do this? Using which app or utility? Can't I still just use my PNG files like previously?

BdR
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    A very easy and brief information can be found here about Adaptive Icons, I myself followed this: https://proandroiddev.com/android-adaptive-icons-are-easier-than-you-think-3c66be2dd4dd – Waqar UlHaq Feb 27 '20 at 23:30
  • Did your specify android:icon="@mipmap/ic_launcher" in your AndroidManifest.xml ? also can you show your ic_launcher.xml code? – easy_breezy Feb 28 '20 at 02:57
  • Yes `android:icon="@mipmap/ic_launcher"` is in the manifest, and the ic_launcher.xml code is visible in the screenshot above. – BdR Feb 28 '20 at 08:08

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