Update problem - Some index files failed to download

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#1

Hello everyone, I want ubuntu to tell me when updates are ready (to get xenial xerus) but I have this problem

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Anyone knows how to fix this?

Thanks beforehand

#2

Hi,

you are trying to add an old PPA which is from Ubuntu 15.10 to Ubuntu 16.04, that is why it won’t work!. :confused:

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#3

I presume you’re already running 16.04 (Xenial).

To correct, open Software & Updates and change these sources to read “xenial” instead of “wily”. Followed by a source refresh (closing the window will ask that question).

If these sources still get a 404 " failed to fetch ", it’s likely the actual source doesn’t support Xenial (16.04) yet.

#4

I still have wily, that is why I wanted to update to xenial, but this error won't let me do it.

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#5

Hi @sakerti,

try this if you want to update:

#6

Ah, sorry, I misunderstood. In this case you could disable (or delete) the affected third party sources and try upgrading.

#7

Excuse me, but how do it do it.

thank you for help

#8

The easy way is to use your software sources app.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Ubuntu#Removing_.26_Disabling_Repositories

#9

Thank you, I’ve done it and now I’m downloading the xenial packages.

Thank you all for the help. :smiley:

#10

Excellent :slight_smile:

Since a solution has been reached, you should check it off. And if another problem should arise, you can start a new thread on the subject.

Enjoy