Zorin OS 18 : Thunderbird by apt using Snap

General Help
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Hello, i want to install Thunderbird with apt but it is installed with snap ! So my profile is not in the right folder. thunderbird/noble,now 2:1snap1-0ubuntu3 amd64 [installed]
Transitional package - thunderbird -> thunderbird snap

Why can i use the old way ?

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I'm n ot on Zorin OS right now, so I can't check. Basically Zorin is build upon Ubuntu who want to force the users to use snap.
Maybe @AZorin can have a look at how Thunderbird package(s) is set up.

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Hi and welcome.
First be sure to backup your thunderbird data. I am not sure how snap does this but a normal install will have it in a hidden file in /home .thunderbird. To view hidden files in your Home folder press Ctrl+ H.

Next, uninstall the snap package of Thunderbird. Open a Terminal and entter:

sudo snap remove thunderbird

Then remove the snap plugin to gnome-software:

Try this method of installation:

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Welcome to the Forum!

Yes, this is an Ubuntu Thing. With Ubuntu 24.04 (the Base of Zorin 18) Thunderbird comes only as Snap - like with Firefox in Ubuntu 22.04. It is the same Thing.

Your Options:

  1. Use the Flatpak:
    https://flathub.org/en/apps/org.mozilla.Thunderbird

  2. Download Thunderbird from the Website:
    https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/all/

  3. Add the mozillateam PPA from Ubuntu:
    Firefox ESR and Thunderbird stable builds : “Mozilla Team” team

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Don't remove the snap-plugin from gnome-software if you want to use snap-packages. When you remove it you will no longer be able to install snap packages.

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As an Addition: ... in the Software Store. You could then theoretically install Snap's in the Terminal.

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What frustrates me, is that I've install Thunderbird as Zorin OS package, but it is installed as snap. And I did not notice it until it strated to bug (freezing regurarly), and I checked if it is in the list of snap apps. Well, I guess, it is not the fault of Zorin devs, but sad and disappointing heritage of Ubuntu base.

After removing snap installed Thunderbird, I reinstalled it as Flatpak, and it is running much more stable.

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Thanks, i'm just disappointed that using apt is redirected to snap.

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Thanks, i will use the ppa :slight_smile:

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Thanks !

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Yes, I agree. But that comes from Ubuntu, not from Zorin.

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