How to install and use Viber in Ubuntu
How to install Viber in Ubuntu 16.4 using Wine
In this article we will learn, how to install viber in ubuntu 16.04 . Viber is an android application for instant messaging and Voice over IP (VoIP). It also supports exchanging images, video and audio media messages. Installation of Viber in Ubuntu 16.4 is explained.
To Install viber
Add the wine package into Ubuntu repository
root@linuxhelp:/home/user1# add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-wine/ppa
Welcome to the Wine Team PPA. Here you can get the latest available Wine betas for every supported version of Ubuntu. This PPA is managed by Scott Ritchie and Maarten Lankhorst.
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gpg: no ultimately trusted keys found
gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg: imported: 1 (RSA: 1)
OK
Update your machine.
root@linuxhelp:/home/user1# apt-get update
Get:1 http://security.ubuntu.com wily-security InRelease [65.9 kB]
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily InRelease
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Fetched 1,860 kB in 15s (122 kB/s)
Reading package lists... Done
Once the machine is updated, install the wine package.
root@linuxhelp:/home/user1# apt-get install wine1.8 winetricks Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done. Processing triggers for ureadahead (0.100.0-19) ... Processing triggers for systemd (225-1ubuntu9.1) ..
Download the viber setup file using wget command.
root@linuxhelp:/home/user1# wget http://download.cdn.viber.com/cdn/desktop/windows/ViberSetup.exe
--2016-07-16 06:33:43-- http://download.cdn.viber.com/cdn/desktop/windows/ViberSetup.exe
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ViberSetup.exe 100%[=====================> ] 102.05M 504KB/s in 3m 22s
2016-07-16 06:37:05 (516 KB/s) - ‘ ViberSetup.exe’ saved [107003232/107003232]
Run the viber setup file by using wine command.
root@linuxhelp:/home/user1# wine ViberSetup.exe wine: created the configuration directory ' /root/.wine' . .. . Processing triggers for ureadahead (0.100.0-19) ... Processing triggers for systemd (225-1ubuntu9.1) ..
Download the viber package by using wget command.
root@linuxhelp:/home/user1# wget download.cdn.viber.com/cdn/desktop/Linux/viber.deb
--2016-07-16 06:45:40-- http://download.cdn.viber.com/cdn/desktop/Linux/viber.deb
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Viber.deb 100%[=====================> ] 94.05M 504KB/s in 3m 22s
Install the gdebi package.
root@linuxhelp:/home/user1# apt-get install gdebi
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
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Setting up gdebi (0.9.5.7) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.21-0ubuntu4) ...
Install the viber package by using gdebi.
root@linuxhelp:/home/user1# gdebi viber.deb
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
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Processing triggers for mime-support (3.58ubuntu1) ...
Processing triggers for hicolor-icon-theme (0.15-0ubuntu1) ...
To Launch viber
Now go to the unity search and open the viber applications or open from the terminal.
Press yes to continue with the viber application.
Enter your registered mobile number to start accessing Viber.
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Can Viber access my money or financial details?
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No. All financial actions that you carry out are through Wallet One. Once you have logged into your account from the Viber app, Wallet One will take over managing the rest of the process.
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What is the Purpose of using the Viber?
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Viber is an android application for instant messaging and Voice over IP (VoIP). It also supports exchanging images, video and audio media messages.
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Does the Viber secure?
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As part of our commitment to user privacy and security, all chats on Viber are secured by end-to-end encryption. End-to-end encryption means that data (all types of messages, photos, videos, voice, and video calls) is encrypted (or scrambled) the moment it is sent from one device until it reaches the intended recipient.
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What is Viber Wallet?
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Viber Wallet is a way for you to send and receive payments from other people through Viber in partnership with Wallet One.
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Whether the Viber is available for Andriod?
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Yes,it is avaliable on antroid.