How to add a PPA<\/h2>\n
At first, find out what PPA you need to add. For adding a PPA, it\u2019s the easiest to use the terminal command. The command uses the following structure \u2013<\/p>\n
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:abc\/xyz<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s have a quick breakdown of each part of the command.<\/p>\n
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- sudo \u2013 Running the command with \u201croot\u201d privilege.<\/li>\n
- add-apt-repository \u2013 The tool for adding the PPA.<\/li>\n
- ppa:abc\/xyz \u2013 The repository code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For this example, we\u2019ll be using the uGet official PPA<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Run the following command \u2013<\/p>\n
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:plushuang-tw\/uget-stable<\/p>\n
Installing the software<\/h3>\n
Now, your system is ready to get your target software. However, make sure that your \u201capt\u201d repository database is up-to-date with the latest addition of the above PPA.<\/p>\n
Install uGet \u2013
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Voila! uGet is installed!<\/p>\n
Removing the PPA<\/h3>\n
If you don\u2019t need a PPA anymore, it\u2019s best to remove it from your system.<\/p>\n
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- Method 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The best way of removing a PPA is through the command.<\/p>\n
Run the following command \u2013<\/p>\n
sudo add-apt-repository –remove ppa:plushuang-tw\/uget-stable
Don\u2019t forget to update your \u201capt\u201d database cache \u2013
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- Method 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can also remove the PPA using the GUI method.<\/p>\n
From the menu, search for \u201csoftware\u201d.
Open Software & Updates.
Open the \u201cOther Software\u201d tab.
Here, you\u2019ll find out all the PPAs you added in your system over the lifetime.<\/p>\n
Select the unwanted PPA(s) and hit \u201cRemove\u201d.
When closing, make sure that you reload the software repository database of \u201capt\u201d.
Voila! PPA is removed!<\/p>\n
Enjoy!<\/p>\n
- Method 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Method 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n