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Package dependencies cannot be resolved

Asked by Stefank

Could I have help with updating my OS please?

Today I used Software Updater and for the first time got the message:

"Package dependencies cannot be resolved
This error could be caused by required additional software packages which are missing or not installable. Furthermore there could be a conflict between software packages which are not allowed to be installed at the same time.
Transaction failed: Package dependencies cannot be resolved
 The following packages have unmet dependencies:

grub-efi-amd64-signed: Depends: grub2-common (>= 2.02~beta2-36ubuntu3.31) but 2.04-1ubuntu26.12 is to be installed"

I am using Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa and downloading from the UK server.
The packages waiting to be installed are:
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I have retried several times and rebooted, but get the same message each time.
Thanks in advance to you wonderful experts out there. I'm sure you will crack this.

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Best Bashing-om (bashing-om) said : 		#1

Hello Stefank

Let us make sure we have a firm foundation to work from.
run terminal commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt -f install

If there are errors please post the output(s).

Maybe these resolve the issue - or points us in a direction to know where to go to.

-my bit to try and help-

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Stefank (stefankarpik) said : 		#2

Hello Bashing-om

It worked!
Thanks so much.

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Stefank (stefankarpik) said : 		#3

Thanks Bashing-om, that solved my question.

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Bashing-om (bashing-om) said : 		#4

Stefank :D

Welcome - glad it worked out

enjoy