Yandex Browser is a modern web browser developed by Yandex, the largest technology company in Russia. It is based on Chromium and comes with various features, such as Turbo Mode for slow connections, built-in translation, and enhanced privacy settings. If you’re a FunOS user and want to install Yandex Browser, follow this step-by-step guide.
Install Yandex Browser from the Yandex Repositories
To install Yandex Browser on FunOS, you need to add the official Yandex repository to your system. This will allow you to install the browser and receive future updates directly from Yandex.
Step-by-Step Installation Process
1. Open a Terminal
You can open a Terminal in three ways:
- Option 1: Click the Menu in the lower-left corner of the screen, then click Terminal.
- Option 2: Click the Terminal icon in the tray (bottom-left corner).
- Option 3: Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.
2. Update the Package List
Before installing any new software, it’s essential to ensure that your package list is up to date. Run the following command:
sudo apt update3. Install Necessary Dependencies
Yandex Browser requires certain packages to be installed on your system. Use the following command to install them:
sudo apt install apt-transport-https curl4. Add Yandex Browser GPG Key
Adding the GPG key ensures that packages installed from Yandex are authentic. To add the GPG key, run the following command:
curl -fsSL https://repo.yandex.ru/yandex-browser/YANDEX-BROWSER-KEY.GPG | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/yandex.gpg > /dev/null5. Add the Yandex Browser Repository
Next, add the Yandex repository to your system’s list of sources:
echo deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/yandex.gpg] http://repo.yandex.ru/yandex-browser/deb stable main | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/yandex-stable.list6. Update the Package List Again
Now that you’ve added the Yandex repository, update the package list again so the system recognizes it:
sudo apt update7. Install Yandex Browser
To install Yandex Browser, run the following command:
sudo apt install yandex-browser-stable8. Delete Automatically Created Repository
After installing Yandex Browser, an additional repository might be created automatically. To avoid duplicates, remove it by running:
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/yandex-browser-*.list9. Reload the Menu
To ensure Yandex Browser appears in the application menu, you’ll need to reload it:
- Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
- Select “Reload menu”.
Launching Yandex Browser
After installation, you can launch Yandex Browser in two ways:
- Through the Menu:
Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner, then navigate to the Internet section. You’ll see Yandex Browser listed there. - Via Terminal:
If you prefer using the Terminal, you can launch the browser with the following command:
yandex-browser-stableHow to Uninstall Yandex Browser on FunOS
If you ever need to uninstall Yandex Browser, follow these steps:
Step-by-Step Uninstallation Process
1. Open a Terminal
You can open a Terminal using one of the methods described above (Menu > Terminal, Terminal icon, or Ctrl + Alt + T).
2. Remove Yandex Browser
To remove Yandex Browser from your system, use this command:
sudo apt remove --purge yandex-browser-stable3. Remove Unused Dependencies
After removing Yandex Browser, clean up any unused dependencies with the following command:
sudo apt autoremove --purge4. Remove Yandex Repository and Key (Optional)
If you want to remove the Yandex repository and its GPG key from your system, run the following commands:
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/yandex-stable.list
sudo rm /usr/share/keyrings/yandex.gpg5. Update the Package List
After removing the repository and key, update your package list to ensure everything is up to date:
sudo apt update6. Remove User Data (Optional)
If you want to delete all Yandex Browser user data, including profiles, cache, and configuration files, run these commands:
rm -rf $HOME/.yandex
rm -rf $HOME/.config/yandex-browser
rm -rf $HOME/.cache/yandex-browser7. Reload the Menu
To remove Yandex Browser from the application menu, reload the menu by following these steps:
- Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
- Select “Reload menu”.
Conclusion
Installing and uninstalling Yandex Browser on FunOS is straightforward and manageable, thanks to the Yandex repository. With this guide, you now know how to set up Yandex Browser, keep it up to date, and remove it if needed. Yandex Browser can be a great addition to your system with its sleek design and performance features.
For further assistance or any questions regarding FunOS, feel free to explore other tutorials on our website or get in touch with the FunOS community.
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