Linux Mint 18.3 Install Viber
Hello Mint User! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Viber Linux Mint 18.3 Sylvia 64-bit Mate/Cinnamon/KDE/Xfce GNU/Linux Desktop.
First, Viber for Linux Mint 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:
- Messaging: Viber allows users to send text messages, photos, videos, and voice messages to individuals or groups. It supports one-on-one and group conversations, making it suitable for both personal and business communication.
- Voice and Video Calls: In addition to messaging, Viber offers voice and video calling features. Users can make high-quality voice and video calls to other Viber users for free, regardless of their location. Viber also supports international calling to non-Viber users at low rates.
- End-to-End Encryption: Viber employs end-to-end encryption to secure users’ messages, voice calls, and video calls. This means that only the intended recipients can read or listen to the messages, ensuring privacy and security.
- Stickers and Emojis: Viber offers a wide range of stickers, emojis, and GIFs to enhance messaging conversations. Users can express themselves creatively using these visual elements.
- Public Accounts: Viber allows businesses, brands, and organizations to create public accounts to interact with their customers and followers. Public accounts can send messages, share updates, and provide customer support.
- Integration with Social Media: Viber integrates with social media platforms, allowing users to share content from their social media accounts directly within the app. This includes sharing photos, videos, links, and more.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Viber is available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Users can seamlessly switch between devices while maintaining their conversations and contacts.
- Community Features: Viber includes community features such as public chat groups and communities where users with similar interests can connect and interact.
- File Sharing: Users can share files, documents, and other media directly within the app. This makes it easy to exchange files with friends, family, or colleagues.
Overall, Viber is a feature-rich messaging and VoIP app that offers a wide range of communication tools and features. It is known for its user-friendly interface, strong focus on privacy and security, and global reach.
Finally, on Viber your Phone Number is your ID. To Activating Viber for Linux Mint you’ll need First to Install it on your Mobile Device!
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First, Open a Shell Terminal emulator window
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
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Download Viber Installer for Linux Mint
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Then Check/Install GDebi Package Installer.
which gdebi
If Not there (No Output) then:
sudo apt-get install gdebi gdebi-core
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo
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So to Install Viber for Linux Mint.
sudo gdebi ~/Downloads/viber.deb
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(Optional) Making a Viber Symlink for Easy Launching from Terminal
sudo ln -s /opt/viber/Viber /usr/local/bin/viber
Launching from Terminal:
viber
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Finally, If Not Launching then Fix Viber App Launcher.
sudo nano /usr/share/applications/viber.desktop
Change the Exec & Path as:
Exec=/opt/viber/Viber %u
Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor :)
Then you can fully Enjoy the Viber Call & Messaging on Linux Mint!