How to Add Amarok PPA for Ubuntu-Based Systems

GNU/Linux Ubuntu Adding Amarok PPA Repo Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Add Amarok PPA Repository in Ubuntu 20.04+ GNU/Linux Based GNU/Linux Desktops.

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Especially relevant: this Setup make use of an Unofficial PPA KDE5 version that is on pre-Alpha and still Under Development.

So as a may be Better Alternative you should first see the Trinity Amarok Setup for Debian/Ubuntu Based.

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

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

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on GNU/Linux:

   Here Console Linux QuickStart Guide

   Link to Step-by-Step Guide on Getting Started with Command Line in GNU/Linux Systems

2. 2. Adding Amarok Repo

   Then to Add Amarok Repository for Ubuntu
   Execute:

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   sudo add-apt-repository ppa:joe-yasi/amarok-kde5

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
   And then for most Ubuntu-based OSes to Refresh Repos:
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   sudo apt update

   For Non LTS releases and Ubuntu Derived in case of “Not Found” Issue then amend the Repo manually like:
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   sudo nano /etc/sources.list.d/joe-yasi-ubuntu-amarok*.list

   And for Instance change “impish” in “focal”. (Try with the nearest LTS release)
   Finally, Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor.
   Last, refresh the Apt Sources again!

3. 3. Amarok Getting Started

   Finally, to Amarok Quick Start for Ubuntu Based:

   Here Amarok Ubuntu Get Started Guide

   How to Install and Getting Started with Amarok in Ubuntu-Based GNU/Linux