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So far the best way to get it working without breaking a possible background running installation ( as it could happen by removing the lock file), is stopping the service using apt:

Error:

# sudo apt-get upgrade
E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (11: Resource temporarily unavailable)
E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/), is another process using it?`

Solution:

sudo systemctl stop apt-daily.timer
Jairelee
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  • after upgrading the system I suggest re-enabling it, as the bug locking it could be fixed with the upgrade.

    systemctl enable apt-daily.timer

    I haven't verified this error gets fixed after upgrading.

    I'll add a new comment once I have that verified.

     – Jairelee Feb 02 '17 at 09:48
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    If you have a solution, post it as an answer. – muru Feb 02 '17 at 09:49
  • Sorry I'm new posting. I saw the other thread you mention but it doesn't include this solution and I can't post it due reputation points.

    Feel free to post it on that thread if you want.

    Just trying to provide a better solution.

     – Jairelee Feb 02 '17 at 09:58
  • I have unprotected it for now, you can post it as an answer now. – muru Feb 02 '17 at 09:59

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