The package cache file is corrupted
🛠️ How to Fix: "E: The package cache file is corrupted" Error in Ubuntu
In this video, I show you how to solve the common APT error:
❌ E: Unable to parse package file
❌ E: The package cache file is corrupted
This issue usually happens when one of your system’s package lists gets corrupted, especially while updating Ubuntu using `sudo apt update`.
✅ FIX STEPS:
1. Clear the corrupted cache
2. Clean old APT data
3. Update the package list again
🖥️ Commands Used:
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sudo rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
sudo apt clean
sudo apt update
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✅ Works for all Ubuntu versions, including Ubuntu 22.04 (Jammy) and 24.04 (Noble).
🔧 If you're pulling from multiple versions (e.g., Jammy + Noble), make sure your `/etc/apt/sources.list` is configured correctly.
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