Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS MakeMKV Install Issues

[Makitta]

I got a used laptop to finally ripe my DVD/BluRay collection and setup Plex for home.
I installed Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS onto it, and have been trying several different methods to install MakeMKV, with fresh re-installs of the OS to "clear the board" between each attempt. None have been successful so far.
I know the drive works because I can watch BluRay/DVDs withh VLC with it. (Verbatim KIAB External Slimeline)

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• Attempt 1:
  Fresh Ubuntu OS Install and latest OS updates from Software Updater.
  In Terminal:

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  sudo apt update
  sudo apt upgrade
  sudo apt-get install build-essential pkg-config libc6-dev libssl-dev libexpat1-dev libavcodec-dev libgl1-mesa-dev qtbase5-dev zlib1g-dev
  sudo apt install yasm
  

  Downloaded MakeMKV from default App Center. (Orange bag icon with an "A".)

• Result 1: FAILED
  Option to register the software never appears.
  It cannot see drive nor successfully download bin packages.
  Does not react to drive, with or without a disk.

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• Attempt 2-4:
  Fresh Ubuntu OS Install and latest OS updates from Software Updater.
  In Terminal:

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  sudo apt update
  sudo apt upgrade
  sudo apt-get install build-essential pkg-config libc6-dev libssl-dev libexpat1-dev libavcodec-dev libgl1-mesa-dev qtbase5-dev zlib1g-dev
  sudo apt install yasm
  

  Followed the instructions here to install as APT PPA, then Flatpak, then Snap
  https://linuxcapable.com/how-to-install ... ntu-linux/

• Result 2-4: FAILED
  Option to register the software never appears.
  It cannot see drive nor successfully download bin packages.
  Does not react to drive, with or without a disk.

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• Attempt 5:
  Fresh Ubuntu OS Install and latest OS updates from Software Updater.
  In Terminal:

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  sudo apt update
  sudo apt upgrade
  sudo apt-get install build-essential pkg-config libc6-dev libssl-dev libexpat1-dev libavcodec-dev libgl1-mesa-dev qtbase5-dev zlib1g-dev
  sudo apt install yasm
  

  Downloaded OSS, Bin, and ffmpeg tar files from here and uncompressed all three to the "Downloads" folder:
  viewtopic.php?f=3&t=224&sid=a252c8e190d ... 62fc24a29d
  
  Right-clicked the "ffmpeg" folder and opened "Terminal"

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  sudo ./configure --prefix=/tmp/ffmpeg --enable-static --disable-shared --enable-pic
  sudo make install
  sudo PKG_CONFIG_PATH=/tmp/ffmpeg/lib/pkgconfig ./configure
  sudo make
  sudo make install
  

  Then I right-clicked the "OSS" folder and open "Terminal"

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  sudo ./configure
  sudo make
  sudo make install
  

  Then I right-clicked the "BIN" folder and open "Terminal"

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  sudo make
  (agree to terms and service)
  sudo make install
  

  Then I restart the laptop and try to run MakeMKV

• Result 5: FAILED
  Does not have the blue MakeMKV icon, but a default grey gear icon.
  Option to register the software never appears.
  It cannot see drive nor successfully download bin packages.
  Does not react to drive, with or without a disk.

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I feel I am missing a critical step somewhere causing all of these to fail. But I have no clue what, and I've scoured forums and YouTube videos to no success.
Can anyone spot where the failure point is? Why none of these options result in a functioning MakeMKV program?

[bmillham]

Why are you trying to install ffmpeg? You only need to do that if you need 24 bit FLAC. And I don't think that's even an issue anymore with newer distros.

Just follow the official instructions (minus the ffmpeg bits at the end) and it should be fine. I've installed MakeMKV on Pop OS 24.04 (Pop is based on Ubuntu) and it MakeMKV builds/installs/runs perfect.

[Makitta]

Trying again, skipping the ffmpeg parts.

• Attempt 6:
  Fresh Ubuntu OS Install and latest OS updates from Software Updater.
  In Terminal:
  

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  sudo apt update
  sudo apt upgrade
  sudo apt-get install build-essential pkg-config libc6-dev libssl-dev libexpat1-dev libavcodec-dev libgl1-mesa-dev qtbase5-dev zlib1g-dev
  

  Downloaded OSS and Bin tar files from here and uncompressed to the "Downloads" folder:
  (skipping ffmpeg portion)
  
  I right-clicked the "OSS" folder and open "Terminal"

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  sudo ./configure
  sudo make
  sudo make install
  

  Then I right-clicked the "BIN" folder and open "Terminal"

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  sudo make
  (agree to terms and service)
  sudo make install
  

  Then I restart the laptop and try to run MakeMKV

• Result 6: FAILED
  Does not have the blue MakeMKV icon, but a default grey gear icon.
  Option to register the software never appears.
  Does not react to drive, with or without a disk.
  Menu options to register or access preferences and everything under "File" are greyed out.

I wish I knew what I was missing or doing wrong here. I've seen in videos how it is installed and how it is supposed to behave, but acts broken no matter what methods I try to install it. Could it be Ubuntu itself? Should I try using an older version or changing to another Linux type like Mint? Forums state Ubuntu "should" be a great Linux OS for MakeMKV, and I even picked a blu-ray external drive that should work out of the box with MakeMKV, but I cannot get it to work for the life of me. (Verbatim KIAB External Slimline)

[bmillham]

I would suggest you read the installation instructions again and follow them. You are making several big mistakes!

Hint: You do not need to sudo EVERY command, only the apt and make install bits.