Update Windscribe Ubuntu

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### 🌀 If you meant **Windscribe VPN**, here's how to update it via download:

#### ✅ Step 1: Remove the old version (if needed)

sudo apt remove windscribe-cli

#### ✅ Step 2: Download the latest `.deb` package from the official site:
Visit: [https://windscribe.com/download](https://windscribe.com/download)

Download the **Linux .deb** version suitable for Ubuntu.

Or use `wget` directly:

wget https://assets.windscribe.com/linux/windscribe-cli_2.4.2_all.deb

*(Check the latest version number from their site if this has changed)*

#### ✅ Step 3: Install the downloaded `.deb` package:

sudo dpkg -i windscribe-cli_2.4.2_all.deb

#### ✅ Step 4: Fix any dependencies:

sudo apt --fix-broken install

#### ✅ Step 5: Log in and start the VPN:

windscribe login
windscribe connect

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### 🧾 Check version:

windscribe --version

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Let me know if you were referring to something else like **Windsurfing software** or a different package.

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### 🛠️ Method 1: Update via APT Repository (Recommended)

This method integrates Windsurf with your system's package manager, allowing for straightforward updates.

1. **Add the Windsurf APT repository and GPG key:**

curl -fsSL "https://windsurf-stable.codeiumdata.com/wVxQEIWkwPUEAGf3/windsurf.gpg" | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/windsurf-stable-archive-keyring.gpg
   echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/windsurf-stable-archive-keyring.gpg arch=amd64] https://windsurf-stable.codeiumdata.com/wVxQEIWkwPUEAGf3/apt stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/windsurf.list > /dev/null

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2. **Update your package list:**

sudo apt-get update

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3. **Upgrade Windsurf:**

sudo apt-get upgrade windsurf

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This command will update Windsurf to the latest available version. citeturn0search0

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### 📦 Method 2: Update via AppImage (Portable Option)

If you prefer a portable version without system-wide installation, use the AppImage:

1. **Download the latest AppImage:**

Visit [Windsurf's official download page](https://windsurf.com/editor/download-linux) and download the appropriate AppImage for your system architecture.

2. **Make the AppImage executable:**

chmod +x ~/Downloads/Windsurf-x64.AppImage

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3. **Run the AppImage:**

./Downloads/Windsurf-x64.AppImage

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This will launch the updated version of Windsurf. citeturn0search3

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### 🔄 In-App Update (If Already Installed)

If Windsurf is already installed, you can check for updates within the application:

1. **Check for Updates:**

– Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner.
– Select **"Check for Updates"** from the dropdown menu.

2. **Use the Command Palette:**

– Press `Ctrl+Shift+P` to open the Command Palette.
– Type and select **"Check for Updates"**.

If an update is available, follow the prompts to install it. citeturn0search2

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### ⚠️ Post-Update Fix for Ubuntu

After updating, if Windsurf fails to launch and reports a sandbox error, you can resolve it by adjusting the permissions:

sudo chown root:root /usr/share/windsurf/chrome-sandbox
sudo chmod 4755 /usr/share/windsurf/chrome-sandbox

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This fix addresses permission issues related to the Chrome sandbox. citeturn0search7

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If you need assistance with uninstalling Windsurf or switching between the stable and beta versions, feel free to ask!

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## ✅ Step-by-Step Update Instructions

### 🧹 1. Remove Old Version (Optional but Clean)
If the older version (1.2.1) is in a specific directory like `/opt/windsurf`, remove or back it up:

sudo rm -rf /opt/windsurf

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### 📦 2. Extract the New Version
Assuming your file is in `~/Downloads`:

cd ~/Downloads
tar -xvzf Windsurf-linux-x64-1.9.2.tar.gz

This will extract into a folder like `Windsurf-linux-x64-1.9.2`.

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### 📂 3. Move It to a System Folder (Optional)
You can move it to a standard location like `/opt`:

sudo mv Windsurf-linux-x64-1.9.2 /opt/windsurf

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### 🚀 4. Create a Symlink (Optional CLI Access)
So you can run Windsurf from the terminal:

sudo ln -sf /opt/windsurf/windsurf /usr/local/bin/windsurf

Now just type `windsurf` in terminal to run it.

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### 📋 5. Create a Desktop Shortcut (Optional GUI Access)

Create a desktop entry file:

nano ~/.local/share/applications/windsurf.desktop

Paste this:

[Desktop Entry]
Name=Windsurf
Exec=/opt/windsurf/windsurf
Icon=/opt/windsurf/resources/app/icon.png
Type=Application
Categories=Development;

Then:

chmod +x ~/.local/share/applications/windsurf.desktop

You’ll now see Windsurf in your application launcher.

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### 🔍 6. Verify the New Version
Run:

/opt/windsurf/windsurf --version

Or open the app and check the version from the menu.

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Let me know if you want to keep both versions side-by-side, or need help auto-updating later versions.