Ubuntu Software Store Missing Apps?

[jay56547]

So this is how the store looks:
https://imgur.com/a/uJY9zgV
Which is fine, but when I click a category, this is all the apps that show up: (this is editors pick, happens to all)
https://imgur.com/a/B1DQDWe
There's supposed to be more, I've tried reinstalling gnome software and that doesn't work
I'm using Ubuntu 20.04 (external live persistence hard drive, "Try Ubuntu" selected)


Also problems with chrome remote desktop:
https://imgur.com/a/879urQa (I click turn on, set up a name and password, and this shows up)

[daniewicz]

Install the Synaptic Package manager and use it to install software. IMHO a better choice.

[jay56547]

Dumb question, is it like the ubuntu store where it's a graphical interface?

[Perfect Storm]

Dumb question, is it like the ubuntu store where it's a graphical interface?

[ActionParsnip]

If you run:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

Does it work OK?

[jay56547]

Yes. Also I had to reinstall all of Linux cause it out me in an infinite log in loop. Now "editors pick" is the only thing showing up. (I did minimal install)

Edit, I only see a square with 3 dots in it under categories, installed tab also shows nothing

[Dennis N]

If the icon for the application is named "Ubuntu Software" it's a snap package. You might have better luck with the Ubuntu repository package instead (named "Software").

First, remove "Ubuntu Software" using your terminal:

snap remove snap-store

Then install "Software" from the Ubuntu repository using your terminal:

sudo apt install gnome-software

The icon is labeled "Software".

[jay56547]

What's the point of a snap package


Also everything works now. But I still need help with chrome remote desktop. Now it doesn't even give the option to turn it on. And chrome keeps asking for a default keyring. Idk what that is

[monkeybrain20122]

What's the point of a snap package

snap is supposed to provide up to date software while the repo version (from synaptic) may get old after a while. Personally I prefer to use ppa or compile from source to keep up to date. The snap store also provides some proprietary software not available in the normal repo.