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Praveen
Asked: 2014-11-16 09:52:13 +0800 CST

How to install custom shell theme using gnome-tweak-tool

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I found similar posts, but those answers didn't solve my issue. I need to know can I install custom Shell-themes in ubuntu-gnome? If yes what are the best custo shell-themes and where can I get it? In gnome-tweak-tool i cannot select anything under shell theme. Any solution? I have already installed icon themes.

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2 Answers

  1. The Numix theme is my personal favourite. To install it -

    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:numix/ppa

    sudo apt-get update

    sudo apt-get install numix-gtk-theme

    Otherwise, download the theme file and extract the theme file to /usr/share/themes.

    To set the theme -

    gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface gtk-theme "Numix"

    gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.wm.preferences theme "Numix"

    where Numix can be replaced with the name of the theme.

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  2. Best Answer

    Gnome-tweak-tool was showing a triangle at shell-theme and i was not able to make a selection there. After installing ubuntu-gnome-desktop by sudo apt-get install ubuntu-gnome-desktop i can select shell theme and now i am able to do this: http://rlog.rgtti.com/2012/01/29/how-to-modify-a-gnome-shell-theme/. Still looking for a better gnome-shell-theme.

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