Ubuntu Software Center missing in 20.04

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I just installed Ubuntu 20.04. However, I ran into an issue with Ubuntu Software Center not launching so I removed the snap and reinstalled it using the terminal. But, it was changed to "Snap Store". I tried installing the regular gnome software center using apt (sudo apt install ubuntu-software), but it is showing up as Gnome Software Center without any Ubuntu branding.

Question: How do I get the shortcut for Ubuntu Software Center back? I don't mind if it points to either the snap store or the gnome software center. I'd just like it to have the ubuntu software center branding. Thanks!

It is the same thing. Starting from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Ubuntu replaced its previous Ubuntu Software Center program with GNOME Software. See the wiki. — Tanvir, May 31 '20 at 01:37
Why do you want the "Ubuntu branding" when apparently Ubuntu themselves don't want to provide it? — pomsky, May 31 '20 at 10:28
Related: https://askubuntu.com/questions/1265806/ubuntu-software-center-software-program-and-snap-store-missing-on-fresh-ub/1265807#1265807 and https://askubuntu.com/questions/1231932/ubuntu-software-doesnt-open-in-ubuntu-20-04 — Gabriel Staples, Aug 09 '20 at 19:24
Does this answer your question? Has 'Ubuntu Software' been renamed to 'Snap Store'? — karel, Oct 12 '20 at 07:45

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 12 '20 at 05:49

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Same thing happened to my ubuntu 20.04. The software center just went missing and along came out snap store. When I opened snap store, it is very similar with software center and it is doing the same job well. I think it snap store is now the de facto replacement for software center.

answered Oct 12 '20 at 05:49

alberto326

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snap store and the previous software center (gnome-software) are not the same, and they don't necessarily do the same thing. Snap store has only snap packages, I believe, whereas gnome-software can have both apt or snap packages. – Lu Kas Sep 14 '22 at 14:59

score 1 · Answer 2 · edited Dec 16 '20 at 05:56

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The below steps worked for me in Ubuntu 20.04

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ubuntu-software

Then go to Activities to search for the Software Center once the installation has completed.

edited Dec 16 '20 at 05:56

guttermonk

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answered Dec 06 '20 at 07:52

Proxi

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Ubuntu Software Center missing in 20.04

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