Why Can't I Change Folder Colors or Categories After Upgrading to Version 18?

[Aravisian]

This may help start you in the right direction:

Nautilus frequently hangs

try to remove folder-color, maybe it will help: sudo apt remove folder-color read this also

And you might try Nourpon's Folder Color extension:

Nautilus Python Extensions

Nautilus Python Extensions A collection of productivity-focused Python extensions for Nautilus (GNOME Files), adding powerful tools directly into the right-click context menu. Quick install via PPA (Ubuntu / Zorin OS / Mint) The easiest way — packages are signed, auto-updated through apt, and properly handle dependencies. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nourpon/nautilus-extensions sudo apt update # Install everything at once sudo apt install \ nautilus-dual-panel …