How to Install Telegram Desktop on FunOS

Telegram Desktop is a popular messaging app known for its speed, security, and cross-platform availability. If you are using FunOS and want to install Telegram Desktop, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. We’ll also cover how to uninstall it should you no longer need it.

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Installing Telegram Desktop from the Atareao Team PPA

Follow these steps to install Telegram Desktop using the Atareao Team Personal Package Archive (PPA):

Step 1: Open a Terminal

There are three ways to open the Terminal on FunOS:

Option 1: Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner of the screen, then navigate to Terminal.
Option 2: Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
Option 3: Use the shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.

Step 2: Add the Atareao Team PPA

Next, you’ll need to add the Atareao Team PPA, which contains the latest version of Telegram Desktop. Run the following command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:atareao/telegram

This command adds the PPA to your list of software sources.

Step 3: Update the Package List

Once you’ve added the PPA, update the package list to reflect the new software source. Run the following command:

sudo apt update

Step 4: Install Telegram Desktop

Now, you can install Telegram Desktop by running the following command:

sudo apt install telegram

The Telegram Desktop application will be downloaded and installed on your FunOS system.

Step 5: Reload the Menu

To ensure that Telegram appears in your FunOS menu, you’ll need to reload the menu. Follow these steps:

Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Select Reload menu.

Now, Telegram Desktop should be available in the Internet section of your menu.

Launching Telegram Desktop

After installing Telegram Desktop, you can launch it by clicking the Menu button in the bottom left corner, then navigate to Internet and select Telegram Desktop.

Telegram Desktop will open, and you can start using it right away.

How to Uninstall Telegram Desktop on FunOS

If you no longer need Telegram Desktop, you can easily uninstall it along with any associated data. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Open a Terminal

As mentioned earlier, you can open a Terminal using any of the three methods:

Option 1: Click the Menu button, then navigate to Terminal.
Option 2: Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
Option 3: Use the shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.

Step 2: Remove Telegram Desktop

To uninstall Telegram Desktop from your system, run the following command:

sudo apt remove --purge telegram

This will remove the application from your system.

Step 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

After removing Telegram Desktop, it’s a good idea to remove any unused dependencies that were installed with it. Run the following command:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 4: Remove the PPA

If you no longer need the Atareao Team PPA, you can remove it by running the following command:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:atareao/telegram

This will remove the PPA from your system’s software sources.

Step 5: Update the Package List

After removing the PPA, update your package list to ensure everything is up to date:

sudo apt update

Step 6: Remove Unused Desktop Entries

Occasionally, Telegram Desktop may leave behind desktop entries. You can remove any unused entries by running:

rm -f $HOME/.local/share/applications/org.telegram.desktop._*.desktop

Step 7: Remove User Data (Optional)

If you’d like to remove any user data associated with Telegram Desktop, use the following commands to delete configuration files, cache, and other data:

rm -rf $HOME/.local/share/TelegramDesktop

This will remove the Telegram Desktop data from your user account.

Step 8: Reload the Menu

Lastly, reload the menu to ensure that Telegram Desktop is no longer listed:

Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
Select Reload menu.

Conclusion

Installing Telegram Desktop on FunOS is a simple process when using the Atareao Team PPA. With the steps outlined above, you can install, launch, and, if needed, uninstall Telegram Desktop. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to reach out to the FunOS community for assistance.

Happy messaging!