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E: Could not get lock /var/lib/apt/lists/lock. It is held by process 1374 (packagekitd)

N: Be aware that removing the lock file is not a solution and may break your system.

E: Unable to lock directory /var/lib/apt/lists/

  • You've not provided specific details as to your system (Desktop? Server? etc) but check for another process that was started & is waiting patiently for a user response (thus also holding up your current attempt) – guiverc May 25 '23 at 06:23
  • @guiverc thanks. This answer my question and so helpfull. Btw I'm new on Linux especially Ubuntu. Thanks a lot. – Alexis Ngaing May 25 '23 at 07:01

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