package libfreetype6-dev:amd64 2.10.2+dfsg-3 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting a removal
| Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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| freetype (Ubuntu) |
New
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Undecided
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Bug Description
I just need help. I have broken packages that are refusing to be fixed, they are limiting me from installing any software or opting for updates and upgrades.
ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 20.10
Package: libfreetype6-
ProcVersionSign
Uname: Linux 5.8.0-25-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.20.11-0ubuntu50
Architecture: amd64
CasperMD5CheckR
Date: Tue Jun 8 18:22:24 2021
DpkgTerminalLog:
Removing libxft-dev:amd64 (2.3.3-0ubuntu1) ...
Removing libfontconfig1-
dpkg: error processing package libfreetype6-
package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should
reinstall it before attempting a removal
DuplicateSignature:
package:
Removing libfontconfig1-
dpkg: error processing package libfreetype6-
package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should
ErrorMessage: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting a removal
InstallationDate: Installed on 2021-03-26 (74 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS "Focal Fossa" - Release amd64 (20200731)
Python3Details: /usr/bin/python3.8, Python 3.8.6, unpackaged
PythonDetails: N/A
RelatedPackageV
dpkg 1.20.5ubuntu2
apt 2.1.10
SourcePackage: freetype
Title: package libfreetype6-
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
| Hesbon (wazimu) wrote | #1 |
| tags: | removed: need-duplicate-check |
| Hugh McMaster (hmcmaster) wrote | #2 |
Your log shows you've had this problem for 2.5 months or so.
A few pointers:
`sudo apt autoremove' is the command - i.e. there should be no package names in the command.
Try to fix your installation:
sudo apt-get update --fix-missing
sudo apt-get install -f