How to Add Latest VirtualBox Repository for Ubuntu-Based OSes

GNU/Linux Ubuntu Adding Latest VirtualBox Repo Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Add Latest VirtualBox Repository in Ubuntu GNU/Linux 64-bit Based GNU/Linux Desktops.

And VirtualBox for Ubuntu is a General-Purpose Full Virtualizer for x86 Hardware, targeted at Server, Desktop and Embedded use.

Finally, this Repo Setup is Valid for All the Ubuntu-based Distros like:

• Linux Mint
• Lubuntu
• Kubuntu
• Xubuntu
• Zorin OS
• Elementary OS
• Linux Lite
• Bodhi Linux
• Kde Neon
• Pop!_OS
• Voyager
• LXLE
• feren OS
• Peppermint
• Q4OS
• Linux Ultimate Edition

1. 1. Terminal QuickStart

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Ubuntu GNU/Linux

   Bash Shell Ubuntu QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on Ubuntu Linux

2. 2. Adding VirtualBox Repo

   Then to Add VirtualBox Repository for Ubuntu
   Simply execute:

   sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/virtualbox.gpg] http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian bionic non-free contrib" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/virtualbox.org.list'

   Possibly Replace ‘bionic‘ in the above with your Actual Release codename base!
   But if you Don’t Know which then first try with the proposed Setup.
   Then possibly to Amend it use the nano Editor like:

   sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list.d/virtualbox.org.list

   Use Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano ;)

3. 3. Adding VirtualBox GPG Key

   Again to Add VirtualBox GPG Signature Key
   Do:

   if [ ! -d "/etc/apt/keyrings" ]; then mkdir /etc/apt/keyrings; fi

   curl -fsSL http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian/oracle_vbox_2016.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/virtualbox.gpg

4. 4. Refreshing Ubuntu Repo Sources

   Next to Refresh Ubuntu Apt Repository Sources
   Play:

   sudo apt update

   But in case of Not Found issue amend it manually Setting to the former LTS!
   And Update the Repo Sources again.

5. 5. Installing VirtualBox on Ubuntu

   Finally, to Install VirtualBox for Ubuntu

   VirtualBox Ubuntu Installation Guide

   VirtualBox Setup on Ubuntu