Hi there,
How do I change the icon for Safari? I tried the usual via the Info and dragging the icon I want over to modify it but that does not work. When I try to alter permissions to READ/WRITE for anything that shows as READ only, I get a Permissions error.
Thanks
To expand a little more on System Applications.
Specific to Big Sur macOS 11 , macOS 12 Monterey and macOS 13 Ventura
The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User.
To expand a little more on System Applications.
Specific to Big Sur macOS 11 , macOS 12 Monterey and macOS 13 Ventura
The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User.
Hi,
Thanks for your reply. Yes, I tried that but I still was not able to change permissions so maybe, it's not possible.
I did manage to change the "trash can" icon years ago but can't remember how!
Thanks anyway...
I don't think you will be able to do this.
Safari, just like Mail and many other applications that are distributed as part of macOS, is actually in /System/Applications, which is a readonly location.
It just so happens, that, to avoid user confusion, Finder shows the contents of /System/Applications and /Applications as if they were all in /Applications. You can change icons of other applications (even Apple ones) but not those within /System
You are welcome and thank you too 🇨🇦
Collaborative effort 😀
Do come back to the Apple Support Communities ( ASC ) in the future, if / or when additional questions may arise
Not 100% certain it can be done.
You may try UnLocking the Padlock in lower Right of image above, first
Welcome
I have seen another Contributor that is more inclined to changing Default Icons.
If I find it, will come back with the link.
If you could do that, it would be brilliant - thank you...
Now the reply to your question from @Luis S - is truly brilliant and much more detailed
Thank you
👉🏻 Best answer 👍🏻
Change the default icon for the Safari app
