Question 1

How to install Tela Icon Theme on Ubuntu without Snap?

Accepted Answer

Clone the GitHub repository and run the install.sh script with desired color variants, like './install.sh blue green'. This manually places icons in ~/.local/share/icons or a specified directory, but requires terminal usage.

Question 2

Tela Icon Theme vs Arc Icon Theme: which is better for KDE?

Accepted Answer

Tela offers more color variants and KDE-specific colorscheme integration, while Arc has a simpler, more minimalist design. Choose Tela for vibrant customization; Arc for a cleaner, uniform look.

Question 3

Does Tela Icon Theme work with GNOME 40 or later?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's compatible with GNOME as a standard Linux icon theme. Install via the shell script or Snap, then select it in GNOME Tweaks. However, some folder icons might not auto-adapt to GNOME's dynamic themes.

Question 4

How to change folder colors in Tela after installation?

Accepted Answer

You need to reinstall with a different color variant using the install script, as colors are fixed per variant. For KDE Plasma, use the -c option for dynamic colorscheme following, but other desktops require manual reinstallation.

Question 5

Is Tela Icon Theme available on Arch Linux AUR?

Accepted Answer

Not officially listed in the README, but users can install via the shell script or check community AUR packages. The Snap package is an alternative, but Snap might not be preferred on Arch.

Question 6

How to uninstall Tela Icon Theme completely from system?

Accepted Answer

Use the install script with -r or -u option to remove all installed versions, or manually delete theme directories from ~/.local/share/icons and /usr/share/icons. The Snap version can be removed with 'sudo snap remove tela-icons'.

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