Why is there a lock symbol on my Android?
It means the app is locked. To unlock it swipe right on top from left to right 5 times and it will change from a padlock to an x, then you can finally close it.
How do I get square icons on my Android?
To change icon styles using Nova Launcher, head to Nova Settings > Look & feel > Icon style. Here you have the option between choosing one of the base shapes, choosing from a menu of even more base shapes, or starting with a base shape and tweaking each corner individually until you create a completely new shape.