Ubuntu Software not loading categories
I found a fix:
sudo apt autoremove gnome-software && sudo apt install gnome-software
As my snap store app was apparently hanging and the search function was not working properly, I decided to install gnome-store in my ubuntu 20.04 and removed the snap store. However, I later changed my mind and decided to re-install the snap store. But to my surprise, it was showing a snap store, not ubuntu software. The steps I followed to reclaim the old ubuntu software (snap store) are:
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Completely removed and purged gnome-software using
sudo apt purge gnome-software -
Then removed the snap-store using
snap remove snap-store -
Then re-installed snap store using
snap install snap-store -
To regain the standard ubuntu icon, use the following command:-
snap refresh snap-store --channel=stable/ubuntu-20.04
This fixes the issue !!