Install Apps using Snap pak in Linux Mint

Installing apps using Snap in Linux Mint is possible, but Snap is disabled by default. In Linux Mint. You must manually enable and install Snap support before using it.

## ✅ Step-by-Step: Enable & Use Snap in Linux Mint
### 🛠️ Step 1: **Enable Snap support**
Linux Mint blocks Snap by default. First, you need to remove the block.
sudo rm /etc/apt/preferences.d/nosnap.pref
Now update your package list:
sudo apt update

### 🛠️ Step 2: **Install Snapd**
This installs the Snap system (like a package manager for snap apps):
sudo apt install snapd
After installation is complete, either:
* **Reboot** your computer, or
* Restart the Snap service:
sudo systemctl start snapd

### ✅ Step 3: **Install apps using Snap**
Use the `snap install` command followed by the app name.
#### 📦 Example apps:
sudo snap install vlc
sudo snap install spotify
sudo snap install code --classic
sudo snap install telegram-desktop
> Use `--classic` for apps that require classic confinement like **VS Code**.### 🧰 

 

Step 4: **Launch the app**
After installation, apps will appear in your menu. Or run them via Terminal:
vlc
spotify
code

## 📌 Summary Table

Update all Snap apps:sudo snap refresh
| Remove block :sudo rm /etc/apt/preferences.d/nosnap.pref
| Install snapd : sudo apt install snapd
| Install VLC (example): sudo snap install vlc
| Update snap apps: sudo snap refresh
| List installed snaps: snap list