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This page explains how to install or upgrade Dolphin on computer running on different OS. Read the [https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/faq/ FAQ] for more Dolphin information and requirements. | |||
== Windows and Mac == | == Windows and Mac == | ||
Installing or upgrading process for Dolphin on Windows PC or Mac is pretty simple. Download the latest revision or version from the [https://dolphin-emu.org/download/ Download] page and extract it into a new folder (preferably named after the revision) or to replace an existing Dolphin setup, and you're good. | Installing or upgrading process for Dolphin on Windows PC or Mac is pretty simple. Download the latest revision or version from the [https://dolphin-emu.org/download/ Download] page and extract it into a new folder (preferably named after the revision) or to replace an existing Dolphin setup, and you're good. | ||
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*The older save states may not work between versions. | *The older save states may not work between versions. | ||
== Linux == | |||
Ready to use packages for a range of Linux distributions are available from Open Build Service: https://software.opensuse.org/package/dolphin-emu | |||
=== Arch Linux === | |||
Install: <code># pacman -S dolphin-emu</code> | |||
See also the [https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/?O=0&K=dolphin-emu AUR] and read more on the [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Dolphin_emulator ArchWiki]. | |||
== | === Debian === | ||
Dolphin is available in the repositories of the "testing" and "sid" branches of Debian, for AMD64 and ARM64 platforms. | |||
'''NOTICE''': Users of Jessie or any earlier versions MUST build from source as per the instructions linked below in "Other Distros"! | |||
Install: <code># apt install dolphin-emu</code> | |||
See further package information on the [https://packages.debian.org/search?suite=all§ion=all&arch=any&searchon=names&keywords=dolphin-emu Debian Package Info page]. | |||
=== Ubuntu === | |||
Ubuntu users can add a '''PPA''' by executing the following commands to receive updates for Dolphin ([https://askubuntu.com/questions/148638/how-do-i-enable-the-universe-repository '''Universe''' repository] is needed to be enabled first). | |||
This applies to '''all''' [https://distrowatch.com/search.php?basedon=Ubuntu Ubuntu-based distributions]. | |||
Install the '''stable version''': | |||
<pre>sudo add | <pre>sudo apt-add-repository ppa:dolphin-emu/ppa | ||
sudo apt | sudo apt update | ||
sudo apt | sudo apt install dolphin-emu</pre> | ||
''' | Or to install the '''development version''': | ||
<pre>sudo apt-add-repository ppa:dolphin-emu/ppa | |||
sudo apt update | |||
sudo apt install dolphin-emu-master</pre> | |||
'''NOTICE''': '''14.04 LTS''' users will need an updated '''libstdc++6''' (>=4.9) to run dolphin-emu or dolphin-emu-master, so install [https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-toolchain-r/+archive/ubuntu/test this PPA] first: | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
sudo add | sudo apt-add-repository ppa:ubuntu-toolchain-r/test | ||
sudo apt | sudo apt update | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
You don't need to update all GCC packages, just upgrade libstdc++6, gcc-4.9-base and eventual dependencies in Synaptic, and disable the PPA. | |||
== | === Fedora === | ||
On Fedora 24 and later, run the following command: | |||
<code># dnf install dolphin-emu</code> | |||
See also the [https:// | Required dependencies will automatically be installed. See also the [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/pkgdb/package/rpms/dolphin-emu/ Fedora Package Database]. | ||
== | === Other Distros === | ||
Other GNU/Linux users have to [[Building Dolphin on Linux|build and install from source code]]. | Other GNU/Linux users have to [[Building Dolphin on Linux|build and install from source code]]. | ||
== Post-Installation | == Post-Installation Quick Guide == | ||
In most cases, the default settings works fine, but | In most cases, the default settings works fine, but [[Configuring Controllers]] is the first part that comes into mind that is more than likely needed to be configured. | ||
See [[Ripping Games]] to learn how to rip games and saves to your new Dolphin set up. For complete Wii NAND dump to use on Dolphin, see [[NAND Usage Guide]]. The homebrew apps are freely available over the internet and can be added to the game list at any time. | |||
=== Browsing Files === | === Browsing Files === | ||
You can simply launch a compatible file by hitting File > '''Open...''' then open a file. To add a game to the game list, select Files > '''Browse for ISOs...''' then select a folder to be added to the game list | You can simply launch a compatible file by hitting File > '''Open...''' then open a file. To add a game to the game list, select Files > '''Browse for ISOs...''' then select a folder to be added to the game list. | ||
Banners for Wii games will not load at first. Making a save file for that game fixes it. This is a limitation with the format of Wii games rather than a bug. | Banners for Wii games will not load at first. Making a save file for that game fixes it. This is a limitation with the format of Wii games rather than a bug. | ||
==== Compatible | ==== Compatible Files by File Extension ==== | ||
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==== Managing Game List ==== | |||
You can also batch add/remove titles in the game list by creating folders that group each titles by platform (this is to keep game directories well organized), then go to Options > Configure... > "Paths" tab > then hit '''Add...''' then enable '''Search SubFolders''' within the "Paths" config, then add these folders to the ''ISO Directories'' list. | |||
[[Category:Tutorials]] | [[Category:Tutorials]] |