How to find software app, on Arch Phosh?
#1
Hi, I have observed online that Arch on the Pinephone Pro has access to a Software app - faciliting the download of software, similar to the same function on the Mobian OS for Pinephone. However, I have noticed that it is not immediately accessible when Arch is installed.

Could anyone please advise me on the method to find and enable this function (the Software app)?

Thanks.
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#2
This link may help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nbUXABJ...99&index=4

To install the gnome software center.
Open a terminal and type
Code:
sudo pacman -Sy
sudo pacman -S gnome-software


The software icon should show up on the "desktop" or app drawer
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#3
(05-01-2023, 07:17 AM)mikehenson Wrote: This link may help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nbUXABJ...99&index=4

To install the gnome software center.
Open a terminal and type
Code:
sudo pacman -Sy
sudo pacman -S gnome-software


The software icon should show up on the "desktop" or app drawer

Thanks so much. It's been a while since I've set up a linux distro so this video looks great.

That's just the package I was looking for thank you.  Smile
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#4
Be warned that GNOME Software relies on PackageKit, which does not work all that well on Arch Linux. Especially system upgrades with GNOME Software or Plasma Discover are not a good idea.
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#5
(05-02-2023, 11:42 AM)Kevin Kofler Wrote: Be warned that GNOME Software relies on PackageKit, which does not work all that well on Arch Linux. Especially system upgrades with GNOME Software or Plasma Discover are not a good idea.

Is there a software GUI that is suitable for Arch Phosh?
PPP
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#6
pamac-gtk, though you probably have to get it either from AUR (semi-supported) or from Manjaro repositories (unsupported by Arch), since it is not in the official Arch repositories.
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