Error: The package Linux-image-5.10.0-23-amd64 needs to be reinstalled, but I can’t find an archive for it.
sudo apt upgrade runs.
Upgradeable runs.
Running sudo apt upgrade returns the above listed error.
sudo apt update --fix- missing runs.
sudo apt upgrade – fix- missing return’s the same error.
sudo apt-get install linux-image-5.10.0-amd64 same error.
This package must not exist in the Repository??? How can this dependency be removed???
Thanks for any help Fred
Can you provide more information? What OS are you using? If its PureOS what version?
Can you provide a screenshot of the error?
OS Name: Pure OS (Byzantium)
64 Bit
Gnome Version: 3.38.5
Windoing System: Wayland
[sudo] password for xxxxxxxxxx:
Reading package lists… Done
Building dependency tree… Done
Reading state information… Done
E: The package linux-image-5.10.0-23-amd64 needs to be reinstalled, but I can’t find an archive for it.
Execute this code and display the output using either GNU Nano or Vim:
sudo apt edit-sources
deb Index of /pureos/ byzantium main
deb Index of /pureos/ byzantium-security main
deb Index of /pureos/ byzantium-updates main
Okay, what displays when you search for the package?
sudo apt search linux-image
sudo apt search linux-image
[sudo] password for xxxxxxxxxxx:
Sorting… Done
Full Text Search… Done
linux-headers-5.10.0-13-amd64/now 5.10.106-1 amd64 [installed,local]
Header files for Linux 5.10.0-13-amd64
linux-headers-5.10.0-21-amd64/now 5.10.162-1 amd64 [installed,local]
Header files for Linux 5.10.0-21-amd64
linux-headers-5.10.0-23-amd64/now 5.10.179-1 amd64 [installed,local]
Header files for Linux 5.10.0-23-amd64
linux-headers-5.10.0-28-amd64/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Header files for Linux 5.10.0-28-amd64
linux-headers-5.10.0-28-cloud-amd64/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Header files for Linux 5.10.0-28-cloud-amd64
linux-headers-5.10.0-28-rt-amd64/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Header files for Linux 5.10.0-28-rt-amd64
linux-headers-5.10.0-8-amd64/now 5.10.46-5 amd64 [installed,local]
Header files for Linux 5.10.0-8-amd64
linux-image-5.10.0-11-amd64/now 5.10.92-2 amd64 [residual-config]
(none)
linux-image-5.10.0-12-amd64/now 5.10.103-1 amd64 [residual-config]
(none)
linux-image-5.10.0-13-amd64/now 5.10.106-1 amd64 [installed,local]
Linux 5.10 for 64-bit PCs (signed)
linux-image-5.10.0-21-amd64/now 5.10.162-1 amd64 [installed,local]
Linux 5.10 for 64-bit PCs (signed)
linux-image-5.10.0-23-amd64/now 5.10.179-1 amd64 [installed,local]
(none)
linux-image-5.10.0-27-amd64/byzantium-security 5.10.205-2 amd64
Linux 5.10 for 64-bit PCs (signed)
linux-image-5.10.0-27-cloud-amd64/byzantium-security 5.10.205-2 amd64
Linux 5.10 for x86-64 cloud (signed)
linux-image-5.10.0-27-rt-amd64/byzantium-security 5.10.205-2 amd64
Linux 5.10 for 64-bit PCs, PREEMPT_RT (signed)
linux-image-5.10.0-28-amd64/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Linux 5.10 for 64-bit PCs (signed)
linux-image-5.10.0-28-amd64-dbg/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Debug symbols for linux-image-5.10.0-28-amd64
linux-image-5.10.0-28-amd64-unsigned/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Linux 5.10 for 64-bit PCs
linux-image-5.10.0-28-cloud-amd64/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Linux 5.10 for x86-64 cloud (signed)
linux-image-5.10.0-28-cloud-amd64-dbg/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Debug symbols for linux-image-5.10.0-28-cloud-amd64
linux-image-5.10.0-28-cloud-amd64-unsigned/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Linux 5.10 for x86-64 cloud
linux-image-5.10.0-28-rt-amd64/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Linux 5.10 for 64-bit PCs, PREEMPT_RT (signed)
linux-image-5.10.0-28-rt-amd64-dbg/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Debug symbols for linux-image-5.10.0-28-rt-amd64
linux-image-5.10.0-28-rt-amd64-unsigned/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Linux 5.10 for 64-bit PCs, PREEMPT_RT
linux-image-5.10.0-6-amd64/now 5.10.28-1 amd64 [residual-config]
(none)
linux-image-5.10.0-7-amd64/now 5.10.40-1 amd64 [residual-config]
(none)
linux-image-5.10.0-8-amd64/now 5.10.46-5 amd64 [installed,local]
Linux 5.10 for 64-bit PCs (signed)
linux-image-5.10.0-9-amd64/now 5.10.70-1 amd64 [residual-config]
(none)
linux-image-5.9.0-1-amd64/now 5.9.1-1 amd64 [residual-config]
(none)
linux-image-amd64/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64 [upgradable from: 5.10.162-1]
Linux for 64-bit PCs (meta-package)
linux-image-amd64-dbg/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Debugging symbols for Linux amd64 configuration (meta-package)
linux-image-amd64-signed-template/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Template for signed linux-image packages for amd64
linux-image-cloud-amd64/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Linux for x86-64 cloud (meta-package)
linux-image-cloud-amd64-dbg/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Debugging symbols for Linux cloud-amd64 configuration (meta-package)
linux-image-rt-amd64/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Linux for 64-bit PCs (meta-package)
linux-image-rt-amd64-dbg/byzantium 5.10.209-2 amd64
Debugging symbols for Linux rt-amd64 configuration (meta-package)
Okay, try installing it with the full package name:
sudo apt install linux-image-5.10.0-23-amd64
Display the output as usual.
Same issue, not sure where the “archive” should be to look for the solution???
Thanks, Fred
sudo apt install linux-image-5.10.0-23-amd64
[sudo] password for xxxxxxxxxxx:
Reading package lists… Done
Building dependency tree… Done
Reading state information… Done
E: The package linux-image-5.10.0-23-amd64 needs to be reinstalled, but I can’t find an archive for it.
Alright, I suggest contacting Purism Support.
Start with uname -r
i.e. what kernel version are you actually using - because we want to make sure that you are using a later version.
What happens if you try to remove the offending kernel version?
Do you have a current disk image in case this goes pear-shaped?
It looks to me that you have some weird other kernels installed that you have been trying out.
Attempting to remove the offending kernel version and got the same error.
Didn’t / haven’t tried any other kernels???
Always stay with Pure OS recommendations for upgrades.
I have downloaded a current Byzantium iso and will install as soon as I get a clean thumb drive.
Hopefully that will solve the issue. Thanks to ALL for your help Fred
Hello All:
No fix (yet) for my error: “E: The package linux-image-5.10.0-23-amd64 needs to be reinstalled, but I can’t find an archive for it.”
I followed advice of Purism support, several Emails.
Finally downloaded Etcher and created; PureOS 10.3 gnome (live) on a USB drive.
Tested and booted from the USB drive which created a working system.
Attempted to update and upgrade in this image.
Restarted on hard drive in Librem 14 and attempted to update and upgrade which again gave me: “E: The package linux-image-5.10.0-23-amd64 needs to be reinstalled, but I can’t find an archive for it.”
Any suggestions on a solution other than booting from the USB and installing by overwriting my hard drive deleting all information?
Thanks, Fred Walker
Looking at repo.pureos.net it seems linux-image-5.10.0-23-amd64 is not in the repo anymore.
What kernel version is currently running on your device / what is the output of uname -r?
5.10.0-21-amd64
I agree, I have not been able to locate a repository holding that image.
I have a clean install on a USB that will boot but is seems the only way to solve my issue is to install and over write my drive. I have current backups but I’m afraid if I restore the backup it will also copy over the problem with Linux-image-5.10.0-23-amd64.
Anyone out there have an idea as to the best way to proceed???
Thanks, Fred
So your current kernel is even older than linux-headers-5.10.0-23-amd64.
Did you already try to install a newer kernel?
The following commands install the latest available Linux kernel:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install linux-image-amd64
You should be safe if you restore only the /home folder from your backup (which contains your personal data).
Yes update and upgrade fail showing error “E: The package linux-image-5.10.0-23-amd64 needs to be reinstalled, but I can’t find an archive for it.”
looks like I will have to blow away everything and go from there.
Thanks, Fred