Install WeChat on Ubuntu.

Jan 29, 2022#ubuntu #wechat #weixin469

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This is a guide on how to install WeChat on Ubuntu. The official WeChat website does not provide a Linux version, but there is an official version available for the Ubuntu Kylin distribution. The installation can be done by downloading the deb package from the Ubuntu Kylin App Store website and using the command "sudo dpkg -i" to install it. Another installation method is provided, which involves downloading the deb package using a specific link and then using the terminal command "sudo dpkg -i" to install it.

Introduction#

Since the official website of WeChat, https://weixin.qq.com/, does not provide a download and installation method for Linux, but does provide an official version for the Ubuntu Kylin distribution, the following installation methods are available.

Installation Method#

Open the Ubuntu Kylin App Store official website and download the application, then you will see WeChat
https://www.ubuntukylin.com/applications/106-cn.html
Download the deb package and use the command sudo dpkg -i to install it, and it can be used.
This is the native version for Linux, with fewer features but much lighter than Wine.

Installation Method 2#

The download link is in Method 1. Right-click on the WeChat application page in the Ubuntu Kylin App Store and select "64-bit Download" -> "Copy Link"
Download and install the Deb package in the terminal:

    wget  -O ~/weixin.deb "http://archive.ubuntukylin.com/software/pool/partner/weixin_2.1.1_amd64.deb"

    sudo dpkg -i ~/weixin.deb