On a new install of 24.04 I discovered the software boutique has been replaced with an app center. Unfortunately I couldn't see-find any sort of progress indicator in the app center. Our internet is slow and when using the app center to add multiple items to the new install I was left wondering what, if anything was happening.
Is there, should I be seeing a progress indicator in the app center?
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In Ubuntu MATE 24.04, the Software Boutique has been replaced with the App Center, which is based on the GNOME Software application. However, if you are not seeing a progress bar or any visual indication of installation progress, it might be a UI limitation or a bug.
Possible Solutions & Workarounds:
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Check the "Installed" Tab – Sometimes, progress is indicated by a spinning icon or a change in status under the "Installed" section.
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Use snap or apt in Terminal – If you need more detailed feedback on installations, open a terminal and use:
snap install for Snap packages.
sudo apt install for APT packages.
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Restart the App Center – Close and reopen the App Center to see if the UI updates correctly.
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Update the App Center – Run:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade gnome-software
This ensures you have the latest updates and potential bug fixes.
- Report a Bug – If the lack of a progress bar is a recurring issue, consider reporting it to Ubuntu MATE developers here.
Let me know if you need more details!
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when you select an item and click install, there is a circle that slowly fills up (text installing), see image
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Hi.
Thanks for the responses.
I tried an install and the slowly filling circle is there, at this point I am going to conclude it always there and I didn't see it...
Thanks again
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