Fix 2: Update Package List and Repository Cache
Outdated package list can lead to errors, this may be caused by not updating repository cache and package list after adding new repository to sources. To update package list and repository cache, use apt update command.
command: sudo apt update -y
This will refresh the list of available packages and their locations.
How to fix unable to locate package in Ubuntu?
Encountering the âE: Unable to locate packageâ error in Ubuntu can be frustrating, but itâs often caused by a few common reasons and can be resolved with straightforward steps. Here are possible ways to identify the cause and resolve this error.