Could Not Get Lock /var/lib/apt/lists/lock

Posted by Irfan Ashraf

Problem:
When i try to update software packages in Ubuntu i get following error

• E: Could Not Get Lock /var/lib/apt/lists/lock

Solution:
Run Terminal and type these commands

• sudo rm /var/lib/apt/lists/lock
• sudo apt-get clean
• sudo apt-get update

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