Question
I'm unable to install Tizen Studio on Ubuntu 19.04 due to dependency issues with the libwebkitgtk library. I've tried both Tizen Studio versions 2.5 and 3.3 without success. What are my options for getting Tizen Studio working on this Ubuntu version?
Answer
Problem Understanding
The core issue stems from Tizen Studio's dependency on older versions of libwebkitgtk, which isn't readily available on Ubuntu 19.04. This version of Ubuntu isn't officially supported by Tizen Studio, which currently only supports up to Ubuntu 18.04.
Solution Methods
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Official Support Workaround:
- The Tizen team is working on adding support for Ubuntu 19.04
- Meanwhile, you can try installing libwebkitgtk manually using the deb file method described here: How to install libwebkitgtk on Ubuntu 19.04
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Alternative Development Environment:
- Set up a Windows 7 virtual machine as a temporary solution
- Alternatively, use Tizen Studio CLI which seems to work, though you might encounter issues with project packaging
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CLI Workflow:
- Generate certificate:
tizen certificate -a mycompany -p mypass -c UA -o "MyCompany" -u Development -e developer@company.com -f mycompany - Add security profile:
tizen security-profiles add -n MyCompany -a /path/to/mycompany.p12 -p mypass tizen security-profiles list - Package application (may encounter errors):
tizen package -t wgt --sign MyCompany -- /path/to/MyApp
- Generate certificate:
Additional Tips
- Check for error logs at
tizen-sdk/tools/ide/cli.logwhen encountering packaging issues - Consider waiting for official support for newer Ubuntu versions (19.10 and upcoming 20.04 LTS)
- For troubleshooting tips on Ubuntu 18.04, refer to the documentation on Samsung Tizen OS: Using Tizen Studio on Ubuntu
