How to Install Viber Ubuntu 17.04 Zesty Easy Guide

August 9, 2017 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Install Viber Ubuntu 17.04




Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Viber Client on Ubuntu 17.04 Zesty 64-bit GNU/Linux Desktop.

First, Viber for Linux lets you Send Free Messages and make Free Calls to other Viber Users on any Device and Network, in any Country!

Moreover, Viber Syncs your Contacts and Messages with your Mobile Device.

So the Viber main Features are:

  • Text, photo, sticker and emoticons messages
  • Group conversations
  • Call any Viber user for free with HD sound quality
  • Full sync between your mobile and your Linux
  • Seamlessly transfer calls between Viber Desktop and the Viber app with one click or tap
  • No registration, passwords or invitations required
  • Messages are shown on all devices

Finally, on Viber your Phone Number is your ID. To Activating Viber for Ubuntu you’ll need First to Install it on your Mobile Device!

How to Install Viber Ubuntu 17.04 - Featured
  1. Download Viber Installer for Ubuntu

    Viber .deb 64-bit Package
  2. Simply Double-Click on the Viber Package
    The Ubuntu Software Center will Install it for you!

    How to Install Viber Ubuntu 17.04 - Ubuntu Software Center
  3. Open a Shell Terminal emulator window
    Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

    How to Install Viber Ubuntu 17.04 - Open Terminal
  4. (Optional) Making a Viber Symlink for Easy Launching from Shell

    sudo ln -s /opt/viber/Viber /usr/local/bin/viber

    Then to Launch it from Terminal:

    viber
  5. Finally, Launch & Enjoy Viber!
    Use the Desktop Launcher:

    Launcher

    On Desktop if Not Launching then Fix Viber App Launcher:

    sudo nano /usr/share/applications/viber.desktop

    If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo
    Change the Exec & Path as:

    Exec=/opt/viber/Viber %u
    

    Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor :)
    How to Install Viber Ubuntu 17.04 - install first on mobile device

  6. Then you can fully Enjoy the Viber Call & Messaging on Ubuntu Linux!

How to Install Viber Ubuntu 17.04 - Viber UI


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