The customizable phone case kit in Animal Crossing is an in-game item for your NookPhone in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, not a real-world phone accessory. This single-use kit lets you change the look of your virtual phone case by applying a preset color or a custom design at a DIY workbench.
What is the customizable phone case kit in Animal Crossing?
The customizable phone case kit is a specific item you can purchase and use only within Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It is tied exclusively to the NookPhone, the in-game device your character carries. The kit is consumed the moment you use it, meaning you get one new phone case design per kit.
How to unlock and buy the customizable phone case kit
- Complete Tom Nook's customization workshop. This unlocks the ability to customize items, including your phone case.
- Go to the Nook Stop terminal inside Resident Services.
- Select Redeem Nook Miles.
- Buy the Customizable Phone Case Kit for 1,800 Nook Miles.
- Wait until the next day for the kit to arrive by mail.
Once the mail arrives, the kit will be in your inventory, ready to use.
How to customize your NookPhone case at a DIY workbench
To apply your new design, you must use a DIY workbench. The workflow is straightforward:
- Interact with any DIY workbench.
- Select Customize something from the menu.
- Choose the Customizable Phone Case Kit from your inventory.
- Pick a preset color or apply a custom design from your pattern inventory.
After you confirm your choice, the kit is consumed and your NookPhone case updates immediately. This is the only documented way to change your phone case in the game.
Limitations and tips for changing your phone case again
The kit is single-use and cannot be stacked in your inventory. The kit cannot be stacked in your inventory. If you want to change your phone case to a different design later, you must purchase another kit for 1,800 Nook Miles and wait for next-day delivery. Before applying a new design, save any custom patterns you want to reuse in your pattern inventory, because the kit only lets you pick from patterns you already have saved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use any custom design I want for my phone case?
Yes, you can apply any design you have created or imported into the game, as long as it is saved in your pattern inventory. This includes designs you made yourself or downloaded from other players.
How can I share my customized phone case designs with other players?
You can share your designs using the in-game design sharing feature. This allows you to upload your patterns to online platforms or trade them directly with friends, letting others download and use them on their own NookPhones.
Does this feature work on a real iPhone or Android phone?
No. The customizable phone case kit is an in-game item for the NookPhone in Animal Crossing: New Horizons only. There are no official steps for using this kit on a real iPhone or Android device. If you are looking for ways to change wallpapers and themes on phones outside the game, you will need to use your device's own settings or a separate app to make a wallpaper for your phone.
For the wider topic, see changing wallpapers and themes.
