Are you looking for ways to type accented characters on Ubuntu 22.04, such as Vietnamese? Check out how to install these 3 software: IBUS-Bamboo, Ibus-Unikey, and Fcitx-Unikey. Each typing method has its own advantages and disadvantages, helping you choose the most suitable one for your needs.
Vietnamese Input Methods: Unikey, IBUS-Bamboo, and Fcitx-Unikey on Ubuntu 22.04
IBUS-Bamboo:
- Advantages: Lightweight, user-friendly interface, supports multiple typing methods and encodings, customizable interface.
- Disadvantages: Occasional lag, requiring switching back to English and then back to Vietnamese for stability.
Ibus-Unikey:
- Pros: Popular choice with many features, offers good support for both beginners and advanced users.
- Cons: Interface may be confusing for some users, tends to consume more system resources.
Fcitx-Unikey:
- Pros: Highly flexible and customizable, supports a wide range of languages.
- Disadvantages: More complex to use compared to other input methods, may encounter compatibility issues with certain applications.
Method 1: Install IBUS Bamboo Ubuntu 22.04 (recommended)
Ibus-Bamboo (official page) is a Vietnamese keyboard recently developed for the Ubuntu operating system and is used by many Ubuntu and Linux users. To install Ibus-Bamboo on Ubuntu 22.04 or newer versions, open the terminal and run the following commands one by one:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:bamboo-engine/ibus-bamboo
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ibus ibus-bamboo --install-recommends
ibus restart
If you want to set Ibus-Bamboo as the default input, you can continue running this command:
env DCONF_PROFILE=ibus dconf write /desktop/ibus/general/preload-engines "['BambooUs', 'Bamboo']" && gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.input-sources sources "[('xkb', 'us'), ('ibus', 'Bamboo')]"
After installing Ibus Bamboo on Ubuntu 22.04, navigate to “Settings -> Keyboard“. If Settings was already open, please refresh it by toggling it off and on again. You will then find Vietnamese input method (Bamboo) listed. Here, you can configure settings such as shortcuts, priority, and features.
How to Fix Ibus-Bamboo Typing Error for Accented Vietnamese
Some people, after installing Ibus Bamboo to type Vietnamese on Ubuntu 22.04 or later versions, may encounter problems, such as not being able to write accented letters or encountering error messages like “ ibus can’t restart. ” Additionally, it may happen that the “Vietnamese (Bamboo)” option is not found or not displayed in the “Settings” section. Here’s how to fix the error of not being able to type Vietnamese on Ubuntu 22.04:
– Step 1: Begin by logging out or restarting your computer. If you encounter the error message “ibus can’t restart,” simply logging out and back in usually creates the “Vietnamese (Bamboo)” option in “Settings -> Keyboard.
– Step 2: If after restarting the computer the “Vietnamese (Bamboo)” option still does not appear in “Settings,” you need to completely remove Ibus Bamboo along with any other active Vietnamese percussion instruments. .
– Step 3: Next, execute the system update command and then proceed with reinstalling Ibus Bamboo on Ubuntu 22.04. Ensure that no errors occur during the installation process. If any errors occur, uninstall Ibus Bamboo and any other Vietnamese input methods completely before reinstalling.
Configure IBUS Bamboo Input Method
To configure Vietnamese typing on Ubuntu 22.04 or resolve the issue of being unable to type Vietnamese with IBUS-Bamboo, click on the VI or EN icon in the top right corner of the screen, as shown, then follow these steps:
- Code table: Unicode
- Typing method: Telex + VNI
- Default mode: 3 ForwordKeyEvent I (no underline)
Remove Ibus-bamboo from Ubuntu 22.04
To remove Ibus-bamboo, you can use Terminal and follow these steps:
- Step 1. Open Terminal by pressing the key combination “Ctrl + Alt + T”.
- Step 2. To remove Ibus-bamboo, you need to enter the following command and enter the user’s password when asked:
sudo apt-get remove ibus-bamboo
sudo apt-get autoremove
rm -rf ~/.config/ibus-bamboo/
Method 2: Use Ibus Unikey to type Vietnamese in Ubuntu 22.04
Step 1: Install Ibus-Unikey
Ibus-Unikey offers several different typing methods such as Telex, VNI, and VIQR to suit user preferences. To start installing Unikey for Ubuntu 22.04 and set up the appropriate typing method, follow these steps:
Press the key combination Ctrl + Alt + T to open the terminal and run the command to install Unikey
sudo apt-get install ibus-unikey
If you receive an error message that the “package” of ibus-unikey is not available, run these commands one by one to fix it:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-vn/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ibus-unikey
ibus restart
Step 2: Add configuration to bash shell
Open terminal and run command:
sudo nano .bashrc
Continue copying the 3 configuration lines below, paste it at the end of the “.bashrc” file using the key combination “Ctrl + Shift + V”. Continue pressing “Ctrl + X” and select “Y” to save the file.
# Config Vietnamese (Unikey)
export GTK_IM_MODULE=ibus
export XMODIFIERS=@im=ibus
export QT_IM_MODULE=ibus
Now log out and log back in to your computer or restart your computer. Then click on the plus symbol “+” and select Vietnamese, then select “Vietnamese (Unikey)” so you can type Vietnamese on your Ubuntu 22.04.
How to remove Ibus-unikey
If you do not want to use Ibus-unikey, you can run the command below to delete and remove:
sudo apt-get remove ibus-unikey
sudo apt-get purge ibus-unikey
sudo apt auto remove
Method 3. Install Fcitx-Unikey to type Vietnamese for Ubuntu 22.04
FCITX-Unikey is a popular Vietnamese typing keyboard for Linux/Ubuntu systems, combining FCITX and Unikey – popular Vietnamese typing software on Windows. The FCITX input system makes multilingual input on Linux, including Vietnamese, convenient through keyboard and code conversion, providing many features to support effective input.
How to install Fcitx-Unikey
Step 1: To install Fcitx-Unikey Ubuntu 22.04, you can open terminal and run the commands below:
sudo apt-get install fcitx-unikey
Step 2: Launch and set up FCITX-Unikey: Once FCITX-Unikey is successfully installed and running on your system, proceed with the following command to configure it:
sudo fcitx
fcitx-configtool
Like the screenshot, to add Unikey in FCITX percussion you need to click on the “+” sign, then click on the gear-shaped “Settings” icon and set the typing method and encoding.
Done, now you can see the keyboard icon in the top right corner of the screen. You can right-click on it to customize other settings as you want.
How to remove FCITX-Unikey keyboard from the computer
To remove FCITX-Unikey from your Ubuntu system, you can execute the following commands:
fcitx-remote -c
sudo apt-get remove fcitx-unikey
rm -rf ~/.config/fcitx
rm -rf ~/.config/fcitx-unikey
In this article, we have provided a series of methods to install Vietnamese typing on the Ubuntu 22.04 operating system, including Unikey, IBUS-Bamboo, FCITX-Unikey and the default Vietnamese typing input Unikey. I find all percussion instruments to be good and stable. And you won’t have to search for “cai bo go tieng viet tren Ubuntu” anymore.
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