What is "capybara mode" for and how to activate it on WhatsApp, the new trend that is all the rage.

The capybara phenomenon has revolutionized WhatsApp . Users around the world are looking to personalize the messaging app with an image of this friendly animal, which can now replace the app's classic green logo.

The trend , known as "Capybara Mode," doesn't involve any changes to WhatsApp's internals; it's simply a cosmetic change to the icon on the phone's home screen. To achieve this , you need an external program that allows you to customize the device's appearance.

Specifically, this “mode” is achieved through Nova Launcher , an application that gives you the freedom to change the design of icons, fonts, wallpapers, and widgets.

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The process requires users to obtain a capybara image, either downloaded from the internet or created using artificial intelligence. This image, in PNG format and with a transparent background, is selected from the Nova Launcher to replace the traditional WhatsApp logo.

It's important to clarify that this is a third-party app and is not endorsed by Meta , the company that owns WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. Therefore, the only aspect that can be modified is the logo, not the app's functions.

Users who wish to activate “capybara mode” should follow these steps:

1. Download the Nova Launcher app on your Android phone.
2. Open and set the app as default on your phone.
3. Go to your favorite browser and search for (or use artificial intelligence to create) an image of the WhatsApp logo icon with a symbol alluding to this rodent. The file must be in PNG format and transparent.
4. Return to the main screen and click on the WhatsApp icon for about two seconds. A floating menu will appear where you should tap "Edit."
5. There again click on the app logo, choose Applications and then Photos.
6. Find the image, define its size and click “Done”.

This way, the capybara will replace the app's original icon. If at any time the user wants to return to the classic logo, simply uninstall Nova Launcher to restore the device's original settings.