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+Copy a stable version's .desktop file and modify it to point to your dev build: |
+ * `cp /usr/share/applications/google-chrome.desktop ~/.local/share/applications/chromium-mybuild-c-release.desktop` |
+ * `vim ~/.local/share/applications/chromium-mybuild-c-release.desktop` |
+ * Change first Exec line in desktop entry: (change path to your dev setup) |
+ * `Exec=/usr/local/google/home/scheib/c/src/out/Release/chrome %U` |
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+Set the default: |
+ * `xdg-settings set default-web-browser chromium-mybuild-c-release.desktop` |
+ |
+Launch, telling Chrome which config you're using: |
+ * `CHROME_DESKTOP=chromium-mybuild-c-release.desktop out/Release/chrome` |
+ * Verify Chrome thinks it is default in `about:settings` page. |
+ * Press the button to make default if not. |
+ |
+Restore the normal default: |
+ * `xdg-settings set default-web-browser google-chrome.desktop` |
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+A single line to change the default, run, and restore: |
+ * `xdg-settings set default-web-browser chromium-mybuild-c-release.desktop && CHROME_DESKTOP=chromium-mybuild-c-release.desktop out/Release/chrome; xdg-settings set default-web-browser google-chrome.desktop && echo Restored default browser.` |