Aptexit code > 0
E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock
$E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend - open (11: Resource temporarily unavailable)
Analysis
Another process is currently using the APT package management system (e.g., an automatic update or another terminal window running apt).
Common Triggers
- ●Running multiple
aptorapt-getcommands simultaneously. - ●Unattended-upgrades running in the background.
Debug Checks
- $Find the process holding the lock:
sudo lsof /var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend.
Resolution
1
Wait for the other process to finish.
2
Kill the process (CAUTION):
sudo kill -9 <pid> then sudo dpkg --configure -a.Metadata
- Tool
- Apt
- Severity
- High
- Tags
- #apt#linux#lock