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[uxcxplores]

I went to go check for updates and i get hit with this message.

after I click ok it says no software updates are available. I try to run sudo apt-get upgrade with no issues but get update hits me with this error.

Im on 17.1 core. I already tried running full-dist upgrade like someone recommended on one of the other forums here but it didn't help and I still get the same error.
I tried checking synaptic and I get hit with a similar error.

In additional drivers it says I have updates but again says either a network issue or that driver isn't working.

Tried ethernet and other wifis and it didn't fix the issue so its defo that repository that's causing the issue

[Aravisian]

Your added repository for lunarq is Focal, not Jammy...

[uxcxplores]

But how does that happen. I haven’t installed anything new and I randomly get hit with this

[Aravisian]

Adding a repository is not random and it is impossible for one to add itself to your system. There are options:

• You used A.I. generated responses to try to troubleshoot something.
• You used a script to try to perform some action which included adding a repository to access wanted software
• You added it and forgot (this is not outlandish - I have done it)
• You were troubleshooting Graphics issues and tried to correct Video Drivers
• You upgraded directly from Z16 to Z17 and the repository remained in your sources.

It is easy to resolve: Use Software & Updates app > Other Software to remove that repository.

[uxcxplores]

None of these seem to fit. Only thing I’ve installed are zorin software updates. I am not adept with Linux so I try to avoid messing with anything unless I have professional help. What is lunarq I cannot seem to find anything regarding it. Thanks for the help I also tried removing the repository and it didn’t make a difference.

[Aravisian]

Please open terminal from app menu or with keyboard shortcut ctl+alt+t and in it run

sudo apt update

and examine the output for any errors, 404 errors, etc. If you see none, your sources are up to date and correct. If you see any errors, please report them.

If you see no errors but the Software Updater is claiming they are still present, you can try:

killall gnome-software

rm -rf ~/.cache/gnome-software

Once done, reboot and test.

[uxcxplores]

I did that and nothing has changed. I’m gonna just try to redownload zorin again.

[Aravisian]

Since this relates to your graphics drivers (vulkan), what Graphics Card are you using?

[uxcxplores]

Built in graphics. I have a HP elite book 850 G1. I reinstalled zorin on a completely new hard drive and the issues continue. Might switch to mint

[Aravisian]

This page suggests you may have Intel and AMD Graphics: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03963889

What this means is that the Kernel manages graphics drivers. Trying a different kernel or trying Mint may indeed help.

[uxcxplores]

Yeah mint works no issues thanks for the help.

[uxcxplores]

So I do indeed have a AMD card I couldn’t activate it on zorin cause it was auto locking to the integrated graphics. I’m on Linux mint now and was wondering where I could find the driver I need cause I can’t find anything online.

[Aravisian]

AMD Graphics drivers should be included in the Linux Kernel. If your chipset is very new or very old, I can see it possible that they are not included in the kernel.

Which AMD Graphics are you using?

sudo lshw -C video

[swarfendor437]

I wonder if a firmware update might help?:

Updating HP BIOS firmware from Liux | Frederik Himpe

[uxcxplores]

It says the integrated graphics one. Where can I check if my kernel already has it installed?

[uxcxplores]

I already did a bios update a month ago to 1.49 because mine was on 1.29.