How to Install the Adapta Theme on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide?

Introduction to the Adapta Theme

The Adapta theme is a popular choice for those looking to give their Ubuntu desktop a sleek and modern look. It is a flat and minimalistic theme that is designed to be easy on the eyes and visually appealing. In this guide, we’ll show you how to install the Adapta theme on Ubuntu.

Prerequisites for Installing Adapta

Before we get started, there are a few things you’ll need to have in order to install the Adapta theme on Ubuntu. First, you’ll need to make sure you have the Git version control system installed. You can check if you have Git installed by opening a terminal and running the following command:

git –version

If Git is not installed, you can install it by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install git

Installing Adapta from the Terminal

Once you have Git installed, you can use it to clone the Adapta theme repository from GitHub. To do this, open a terminal and enter the following command:

git clone https://github.com/adapta-project/adapta-gtk-theme

This will download the Adapta theme files to a folder called “adapta-gtk-theme” in your current working directory. Next, navigate to the “adapta-gtk-theme” directory by running the following command:

cd adapta-gtk-theme

Once you are in the “adapta-gtk-theme” directory, you can install the Adapta theme by running the following command:

./autogen.sh –prefix=/usr

./make

sudo make install

This will install the Adapta theme on your system. You can then activate it by going to the “Appearance” settings in your Ubuntu desktop and selecting the Adapta theme from the drop-down menu.

Installing Adapta using a PPA

If you don’t want to install the Adapta theme from the terminal, you can also install it using a PPA (Personal Package Archive). To do this, you’ll first need to add the PPA to your system by running the following command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tista/adapta

Then, update your package list by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Finally, install the Adapta theme by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install adapta-gtk-theme

This will install the Adapta theme on your system and add it to the list of available GTK themes in the “Appearance” settings.

Changing the GTK Theme in Ubuntu

To change the GTK theme in Ubuntu, go to the “Appearance” settings and select the Adapta theme from the drop-down menu. If you don’t see the Adapta theme in the list, you may need to refresh the GTK cache by running the following command in the terminal:

gtk-update-icon-cache -f /usr/share/themes/Adapta

This will update the GTK cache and allow the Adapta theme to show up in the “Appearance” settings.

Final Thoughts

Installing the Adapta theme on Ubuntu is a simple process that can be done either from the terminal or using a PPA. Once you have it installed, you can easily change the GTK theme in Ubuntu by going to the “Appearance” settings and selecting it from the drop-down menu. With its flat and minimalistic design, the Adapta theme is a sleek and modern choice that is sure to give your Ubuntu desktop a fresh new look.