Ubuntu – How to change the icon theme in Ubuntu

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I want to change my icon theme to Faenza. I tried using MyUnity, but it didn't work so well. How can I change it?

Best Answer

You can change icon theme with Ubuntu Tweak.

Install Faenza Icon Theme

Hit Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal and run the following commands one by one:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tiheum/equinox
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install faenza-icon-theme

Install Ubuntu Tweak:

After installation of Faenza run following commands in terminal to install "Ubuntu Tweak".

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak

How To Change Icon Theme With Ubuntu Tweak?

  • Once installed Hit Super key (windows key) to open Unity dash and search for "ubuntu tweak" and open it.
  • Go to tweak tab and click on "Themes" button.

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  • Hare you can easily change the icon theme

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