Changing the color globally of all folders in Sierra

[pleasehelp1]

I'd like to change all of the folders from the bright blue that came with Sierra to a different color - one that’s more muted. Is there a way to do that globally? Thanks.

 

[fisherking]

you need an app like liteicon: http://freemacsoft.net/liteicon/
you want to find icons that work (or PM me if you want my set); otherwise, try deviantart.com, etc
then you need to google how to disable SIP; you do that, change the icons, then reboot and reenable SIP...

 

[pleasehelp1]

Hi, I actually found the youtube deviantart video before I read your reply. Using deviantart I'm able to change some groups of folders but not all - I can't change anything in Applications, Library, Systems or Users folders. At least the folders on my desktop are changed and no longer bothersome.

I'll give yours a try. It sounds complicated, as I don't even know what SIP is. (I hope the next version of Mac OS allows us to simply change the color within the system preferences.) Thanks so much for posting.

you need an app like liteicon: http://freemacsoft.net/liteicon/
you want to find icons that work (or PM me if you want my set); otherwise, try deviantart.com, etc
then you need to google how to disable SIP; you do that, change the icons, then reboot and reenable SIP...

 

[fisherking]

it's really pretty simple: http://www.macworld.com/article/298...ystem-integrity-protection-in-el-capitan.html

you'll need to disable SIP to change system-level folders (and i'd really suggest you download liteicon to do this), then, afterwards, re-enable it. instructions in the link above...