How do I install WeChat on Ubuntu?

1 year ago
Ava Mitchell
2 minutes

There are several methods to install WeChat on an Ubuntu system.

Option 1: Install the Windows version of WeChat using Wine.

  1. Firstly, ensure that your Ubuntu system has Wine installed. If it is not installed, you can install it by running the following command in the terminal: sudo apt install wine.
  2. Download the Windows installation program (.exe file) for WeChat.
  3. Navigate to the download directory in the terminal and run the following command to install WeChat: wine WeChatInstaller.exe.
  4. The installation program will run and follow the steps to install WeChat on Windows. Once the installation is complete, you can find WeChat in the Wine menu and use it to login and access WeChat.

Option 2: Install WeChat using Deepin WINE (for Deepin system)

  1. Make sure your Deepin system has Deepin WINE installed before running any Windows programs. If it is not installed, you can use the following command in the terminal to install it: sudo apt install deepin-wine.
  2. Open the terminal and run the following command to install WeChat: sudo apt install deepin.com.wechat
  3. After installation, you can locate and launch WeChat in the application menu.

Option 3: Utilize the Linux version of WeChat.

  1. WeChat now offers an official version for Linux users. To get started, visit the Linux download page on the WeChat official website: https://pc.weixin.qq.com/cgi-bin/readtemplate?t=linux_download_f&lang=zh_CN.
  2. Download and install the WeChat Linux version that is compatible with your Ubuntu version.
  3. After installation is completed, you can find and launch WeChat in the application menu.

Please note that these methods may vary due to factors such as system versions and software versions. If you encounter any problems, you can refer to the official documentation of the respective software or seek help online.

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