How to Install the Brave Web Browser on the Raspberry Pi

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The Brave web browser is known for its speed, security, and privacy features, making it an excellent choice for browsing the internet. Installing Brave on your Raspberry Pi can enhance your web browsing experience by blocking ads and trackers, ensuring a safer and faster internet experience. This guide will walk you through the steps to install the Brave web browser on your Raspberry Pi.

Equipment Needed

  • Raspberry Pi (preferably Raspberry Pi 3 or 4)
  • MicroSD card (at least 8GB)
  • MicroSD card reader
  • Internet connection
  • Power supply for Raspberry Pi

Step 1: Prepare Your Raspberry Pi

Install Raspberry Pi OS

  1. Download Raspberry Pi OS:

Download the latest version of Raspberry Pi OS from the official Raspberry Pi website.

  1. Write the OS to the MicroSD Card:

Use Raspberry Pi Imager or Balena Etcher to write the Raspberry Pi OS image to your MicroSD card.

  1. Set Up the Raspberry Pi:

Insert the MicroSD card into your Raspberry Pi, connect it to a monitor, keyboard, and power it on. Follow the setup instructions to configure your Raspberry Pi.

  1. Update Your System:

    Ensure your Raspberry Pi is up-to-date with the latest software and security patches.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Brave Browser

The Brave browser is not available in the default Raspberry Pi OS repositories, so you will need to add the Brave repository to your system.

Add the Brave Repository

  1. Install Dependencies:
sudo apt install apt-transport-https curl
  1. Add the Brave GPG Key:
curl -fsSL https://brave-browser-apt-release.s3.brave.com/brave-core.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/brave-browser-archive-keyring.gpg
  1. Add the Brave Repository:
echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/brave-browser-archive-keyring.gpg] https://brave-browser-apt-release.s3.brave.com/ stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/brave-browser-release.list

Install Brave

  1. Update Package Lists:
sudo apt update
  1. Install Brave:
sudo apt install brave-browser

Step 3: Launch Brave Browser

  1. Open Brave:

Once installed, you can launch Brave from the application menu or by typing the following command in the terminal:

brave-browser
  1. Set Brave as Default Browser (Optional):

If you want to set Brave as your default browser, you can do so in the Brave settings.

Step 4: Customize Brave Browser

Sync with Brave Account

  1. Open Brave Settings:

Click on the menu icon in the upper-right corner of the Brave window and select Settings.

  1. Sync:

Navigate to the Sync section to sync your bookmarks, history, passwords, and more across devices using your Brave account.

Configure Privacy Settings

  1. Open Brave Shields:

Brave Shields provides enhanced privacy and security by blocking ads, trackers, and scripts. You can configure these settings by clicking on the Brave Shields icon in the address bar.

  1. Adjust Privacy Settings:

In the Settings menu, navigate to the Privacy and Security section to customize your privacy preferences, including blocking cookies, enabling HTTPS Everywhere, and configuring fingerprinting protection.

Install Extensions

  1. Access Extensions:

Brave supports extensions from the Chrome Web Store. Open the Extensions menu from the Settings menu.

  1. Install Extensions:

Click on Web Store and browse for your desired extensions. Click Add to Brave to install them.

Conclusion

Installing the Brave web browser on your Raspberry Pi enhances your browsing experience with a focus on speed, security, and privacy. By following these steps, you can enjoy the benefits of Brave, including ad-blocking, tracker protection, and more. Customize Brave to suit your needs and enjoy a safer, faster internet experience on your Raspberry Pi.