The UbuntuDDE team has made it easy to install the Deepin desktop on supported Ubuntu releases via a PPA (Personal Package Archive), which is specifically created for this purpose.
Ubuntu is a well-known Linux operating system loved for its easy-to-use interface and strong performance. Although it comes with GNOME as its default desktop environment, many users look for ways to personalize their desktop setup.
Before you install Deepin, make sure you have:
Prerequisites:
After selecting Deepin Desktop, enter your password and press Enter to log in. Ubuntu will now load the Deepin Desktop Environment, providing you with a fresh and visually appealing desktop experience.
Installing Deepin Desktop on Ubuntu
If you’re not enjoying the experience or if you encounter any bugs, you can remove Deepin Desktop by following these steps.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntudde-dev/stable
After installation, just log out of your current session. On the login screen, just click your username to list the available desktop environments. Select “Deepin Desktop” from the list.
To begin, open a terminal by hitting Ctrl + Alt + T and then, add the UbuntuDDE PPA to your system’s software sources as shown.
You have successfully installed Deepin Desktop on Ubuntu. Spend some time checking out all the ways you can customize Deepin Desktop Environment with different themes, settings, and options.
sudo apt remove startdde ubuntudde-dde
sudo add-apt-repository –remove ppa:ubuntudde-dev/stable
sudo apt autoremove
sudo apt update
reboot
This guide will take you through each step, making it super simple to install Deepin Desktop on your Ubuntu system.
sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm
sudo apt install ubuntudde-dde
If you’re using “lightdm” as your display manager, switch to GDM before uninstalling Deepin.
