Ctrl-Alt-F1 Unavailable after removing python3

Question

I recently removed python3 from my Ubuntu 18.04 system, and the next time I tried to logon I was greeted with a failed to start session error when entering my credentials. Unfortunately, Ctrl-Alt-F1 does not open a TTY for me. Trying CtrlAlt-F2 etc. also does nothing.

I am OK with re-installing Ubuntu, but unsure if this is necessary at this time.

Please try Ctrl-Alt-F2 Ctrl-Alt-F3 Ctrl-Alt-F4 Ctrl-Alt-F5 and Ctrl-Alt-F6 then click on [edit] and report your findings. Please do not use Add Comment; instead, please use [edit]. — K7AAY, Sep 27 '19 at 23:30
Maybe it's possible to install the packages from a live usb, chrooting your hard disk system. — schrodingerscatcuriosity, Sep 27 '19 at 23:35
Possible duplicate of How to start Ubuntu in Console mode and Removed Python 3 and now Ubuntu Software Center, terminal and other applications don't work — karel, Sep 28 '19 at 06:40

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 28 '19 at 00:53

If friendlier options fail, you can try:

Boot a live USB.
Open a terminal and mount the partition where ubuntu lives:
```
sudo mount /dev/sdX /mnt
```
Chroot to your system:
```
sudo chroot /mnt
```
Now in the root environment it's possible you have to edit /etc/resolv.conf:
```
nano /etc/resolv.conf
```
add
```
nameserver 8.8.8.8
```
and save the file
Run sudo apt update
Run sudo apt install python3
Close your live system and reboot.

Ctrl-Alt-F1 Unavailable after removing python3

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