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Install/Uninstall in Linux

Overview​

This guide details how to install Phoenix Code on Linux systems. Our installer works with major Linux distributions(Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and Arch-based systems).

Automatic Installation​

To install Phoenix Code automatically, execute the following command in your terminal:

wget -qO- https://updates.phcode.io/linux/installer.sh | bash

This script automatically installs Phoenix Code and all required dependencies. It will also setup app drawer shortcuts and file associations.

Uninstall

Execute the following command in your terminal.

wget -qO- https://updates.phcode.io/linux/installer.sh | bash -s -- --uninstall

Manual Installation​

If automatic installation fails or manual installation is preferred, follow these steps:

  1. Check GLIBC Version: Determine your system's GLIBC version using:

    ldd --version | awk '/ldd/{print $NF}'

  2. Download the Package: Visit the Phoenix Code Releases Page and download a version compatible with your GLIBC.

  3. Extract the Package: Unpack the downloaded file with:

    tar -xvf phoenix_code_version.tar.gz

  4. Read Installation Instructions: Read the detailed instructions contained within the package:

    cat extracted_folder/ReadMe.txt

  5. Execute Installation Steps: Follow the instructions in readme.txt to complete the installation.

Desktop Environment Compatibility​

Phoenix Code is tested with both Gnome and KDE desktop environments. Other desktop environments may be compatible with Manual Installation.

FAQ​

Q: How can I verify if my distribution is supported?

Run the Automatic Installation. If it completes successfully, your distribution is supported.

Q: How do I upgrade Phoenix Code?

For automatic installations, you will receive an update notification in the app itself. For Manual Installations, follow the section again.

Q: How do I uninstall Phoenix Code?

For automatic installations, use the command:

wget -qO- https://updates.phcode.io/linux/installer.sh | bash -s -- --uninstall

For manual installations, delete the folder where you placed Phoenix Code App and remove any related files.

Q: Phoenix is not starting up after install. What can I do?

Restart your system. Confirm that the required dependencies listed below in your Linux distribution are installed.

Update your package list:

sudo apt update

Install WebKitGTK and GTK:

sudo apt install libgtk-3-0 libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37

Note: In Ubuntu 22+ versions, WebKitGTK may be pre-installed.

Install optional GStreamer plugins for media playback:

sudo apt install gstreamer1.0-plugins-base gstreamer1.0-plugins-good gstreamer1.0-plugins-bad gstreamer1.0-plugins-ugly gstreamer1.0-tools gstreamer1.0-libav