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Asked: 2019-03-30 14:21:00 +0800 CST

Can't change magnet handler

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I am trying to change my magnet handler by using: 

gvfs-mime --set x-scheme-handler/magnet qbittorrent.desktop

I am getting an error:

Failed to load info for handler 'qbittorrent.desktop'

Please note the qbittorrent in installed. I've also tried using transmission with same results.

16.04

2 Answers

  1. The command to show the default program and alternative programs to open magnet links is:

    gio mime x-scheme-handler/magnet

    Set your preferred app, for example: 

    gio mime x-scheme-handler/magnet org.qbittorrent.qBittorrent.desktop
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  2. According to man gvfs-mime gvfs-mime has been deprecated and it is redirected to gio mime.

    Issue the following command instead, it works just fine for me:

    gio mime x-scheme-handler/magnet qbittorrent.desktop
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