How to Install Viber on Lubuntu 18.10 Cosmic 64-bit GNU+Linux

October 16, 2018 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Viber Lubuntu Cosmic - Setup

  1. Checking/Installing GDebi Package Installer.

    which gdebi

    If Not there (No Output) then:

    sudo apt install gdebi-core gdebi

    If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo

  2. Access the Target location
    (Usually Downloads go in the Home folder or when Downloaded with Firefox may be into the Temporary directory /tmp/mozilla*)

    cd ~/Downloads

    Or when downloaded with Firefox maybe:

    cd /tmp/mozilla*

    To Verify that it’s there List the contents with:

    ls .
  3. Installing Viber for Lubuntu Linux.

    sudo gdebi ./viber.deb
  4. Making a Viber Symlink for Easy Launching from Terminal

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

    Launching 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

    Change the Exec & Path as:

    Exec=/opt/viber/Viber %u
    

    Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor :)
    How to Install Viber for Lubuntu 18.10 Cosmic - install first on mobile device

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

    How to Install Viber for Lubuntu 18.10 Cosmic - Viber UI

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