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sudo dpkg --configure -a
sudo cp /var/lib/dpkg/status-old /var/lib/dpkg/status
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If you have multiple terminals open, or a background apt process is stuck, you may need to terminate it.
The dpkg status file ( /var/lib/dpkg/status ) keeps a record of installed packages. If it gets corrupted, dpkg --configure -a may fail. You can restore it from a backup:
sudo dpkg --configure -a sudo apt --fix-broken install If you have multiple terminals open, or a
The error message itself is unusually helpful. It literally tells you what command to run:
E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'sudo dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem The Broken Bridge
Wait for it to finish. It may take a few seconds or several minutes, depending on how many packages were interrupted. You can restore it from a backup: sudo
After removing the locks, run the configuration command again: sudo dpkg --configure -a Use code with caution. Step 3: Force Repair Broken Dependencies
After this, immediately run: