Applications

This guide explains how to install and use applications on Radxa boards using the dpkg and apt commands.

• dpkg command

Primarily used for installing local .deb packages.

• apt command

Mainly used for installing software packages from repositories.

Social Applications

QQ

About QQ

QQ is an instant messaging application developed by Tencent, supporting various communication methods including text, images, voice, and video.

Installing QQ

Download the arm64 architecture .deb package from the Tencent QQ official website, then install it using dpkg.

caution

You can check your system's architecture using the uname -a command.

Replace the actual downloaded .deb package name in the command below:

radxa@cubie-a7s$

sudo dpkg -i QQ_xxx_arm64.deb

Using QQ

Double-click the QQ icon or run the following command in the terminal to start QQ:

radxa@cubie-a7s$

qq

Office Applications

LibreOffice

About LibreOffice

LibreOffice is a free, open-source, cross-platform office suite developed by The Document Foundation. It supports various office needs including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, vector graphics, database management, and formula editing. It is compatible with Microsoft Office formats.

Installing LibreOffice

Install LibreOffice using apt:

radxa@cubie-a7s$

sudo apt update
sudo apt install libreoffice -y

Using LibreOffice

Type LibreOffice in the application search bar, then select the corresponding application to launch it.