How do I install Python 3.9?

Question

I want to install Python 3.9 in Ubuntu. When I run sudo apt-get python in the terminal it says that it will install Python 2 which I don't want. When I type sudo apt-get install python3.9 it shows that it is an invalid operation.

E: Unable to locate package python3.9 E: Couldn't find any package by glob 'python3.9' — CS QGB, May 02 '23 at 20:17

score 21 · Answer 1 · edited Feb 24 '21 at 06:50

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As you're "new to Linux", I won't suggest compiling from source. Instead, there is a PPA that you'll need to add to apt so that you can use 3.9. Here are the steps:

Open Terminal (if it's not already open)
Update apt and confirm that you have the prerequisites installed:
```
sudo apt update
sudo apt install software-properties-common
```
The PPA you'll need to add is maintained by "deadsnakes", so let's add that:
```
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:deadsnakes/ppa
```
You'll be asked if you want to continue. Press Enter to do so.
Update apt again:
```
sudo apt update
```
Install Python 3.9:
```
sudo apt install python3.9
```
Confirm that the installation was successful:
```
python3.9 --version 
```
You should see:
```
Python 3.9.1+
```

That's all there is to it. When you use anything that specifically requires Python 3.9, be sure to use python3.9 as the command, not python or python3.

Warning: Do not remove the default version of Python(3.x) which was preinstalled in Ubuntu, even if you install Python 3.9. Removing the default python version may break your system.

edited Feb 24 '21 at 06:50

Archisman Panigrahi

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answered Feb 24 '21 at 06:44

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What a joke lmao. 'deadsnakes' , are you kidding me? Very professional stuff going on there – Anthony Aug 15 '21 at 18:44
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@Anthony I don't see a problem with the name -- deadsnakes is a repository of old python versions, so, the name fits – Jack Aug 18 '21 at 00:20
I did remove, by mistake, the default version (3.5), because of one of the answers out there told to do so. How do I fix that "broken stuff"? – Nathan B Mar 22 '22 at 11:13
I ran all of these commands. The "install" of python3.9 was over in less than 1 second and says "The following packages were automatically installed and are no longer required" with a huge list. When I run python3.9 --version it returns python3.9 command not found. python3 --version returns Python 3.5.2. Now what? – NightOwl888 Jun 11 '22 at 12:06
It looks like Ubuntu 16.04 is no longer supported by the deadsnakes respository – Erik Kalkoken Jun 17 '22 at 17:07
Yes, it does not work for me. – Youran Aug 19 '22 at 17:28

Aditya · Answer 2 · 2021-02-24T07:15:23.173

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Install synaptic using

sudo apt update
sudo apt-get install synaptic

Then, open synaptic and click on search button. Type "Python 3.9" and press Enter. Now click on the box next to python3.9 and click on mark for installation. On top click on Apply button.

edited Feb 24 '21 at 07:15

answered Feb 24 '21 at 07:08

Aditya

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Feb 24 '21 at 06:43

You need to be running at least 20.04 with the focal-updates repository enabled. Looking at the output of the command apt-cache policy python3.9 will tell you if available when used in the Terminal program. Using apt install python3.9 if it is available can possible install it for you if the dependencies are right.

https://packages.ubuntu.com/search?keywords=python3.9&searchon=names&suite=all&section=all

How do I install Python 3.9?

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