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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!

Joe Lyga
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    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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNOME_Software). – 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
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    Does this answer your question? [Has 'Ubuntu Software' been renamed to 'Snap Store'?](https://askubuntu.com/questions/1252134/has-ubuntu-software-been-renamed-to-snap-store) – karel Oct 12 '20 at 07:45

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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.

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
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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.

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