How do I install a new icon set? [duplicate]
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How can I install different icons?
I am looking for new look to Ubuntu Desktop.
I've read about something called the Faenza icons but I dont know where to download these or how to install these.
Can anyone provide me some step-by-step instructions please?
OK,
- Press Ctrl + T to open a terminal
-
Add repository of Faenza (
ppa:tiheum/equinox
) by running following command:sudo apt-add-repository ppa:tiheum/equinox
-
Update available software information by running following command:
sudo apt-get update
Run
sudo apt-get install faenza-icon-theme
to install the icon sets-
You need a tool for changing icon set. You can use Gnome Tweak Tool:
sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool
Launch Advanced Settings
- Select
Theme
from the right list and then changeIcon theme:
to any Faenza theme
Faenza is best installed from its official PPA. This ensures that you receive the latest updates and fixes automatically.
Firstly open a terminal to add the Faenza icon PPA to your Software Sources;
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tiheum/equinox
Then refresh your sources;
sudo apt-get update
Then open the Ubuntu Software Centre and search for ‘faenza-icon-theme‘ to install.
Source : Omg! Ubuntu!
Here is the link to download and install Faenza icons set that you asked for.
It can be installed in two ways:
- By downloading the tar.gz file, or
- by adding PPA repository.
Just refer "Installation" in the description.
You can also find more stuffs to change the look and feel of Ubuntu in this website.