Can't Find Repository <SOLVED>

[LN-cda]

For a couple of days now, I'm getting a big X on the icon that shows when updates are ready to install. I click on it and then on Refresh updates, and get the following error message:

"The repository may no longer be available or could not be contacted because of network problems. If available an older version of the failed index will be used. Otherwise the repository will be ignored. Check your network connection and ensure the repository address in the preferences is correct.

Repository 'http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb stable Release' changed its 'Origin' value from 'Google, Inc.' to 'Google LLC'"

I've tried changing to a different mirror, but get the same error, with the suggestion that my internet isn't working, but it is! As you can see because I'm posting this. Any help much appreciated.

[gm10]

In a terminal window, run

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apt update -y

[LN-cda]

Thanks! When I run it this is what I get; Is it safe to answer Y or is it possible that that means the repository isn't secure?:

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Ign:1 http://packages.linuxmint.com tara InRelease
Hit:2 http://packages.linuxmint.com tara Release                               
Get:3 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic-security InRelease [83.2 kB]    
Hit:4 http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu bionic InRelease                     
Hit:5 http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic InRelease                        
Get:6 http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic-updates InRelease [88.7 kB]      
Hit:8 http://repository.spotify.com stable InRelease                           
Get:9 http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic-backports InRelease [74.6 kB]    
Ign:10 http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb stable InRelease                  
Get:11 http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb stable Release [943 B]
Get:12 http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb stable Release.gpg [819 B]
E: Repository 'http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb stable Release' changed its 'Origin' value from 'Google, Inc.' to 'Google LLC'
N: This must be accepted explicitly before updates for this repository can be applied. See apt-secure(8) manpage for details.
Do you want to accept these changes and continue updating from this repository? [y/N] Y
Get:13 http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb stable/main amd64 Packages [1,131 B]
Fetched 249 kB in 1s (175 kB/s)        
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
1 package can be upgraded. Run 'apt list --upgradable' to see it.

[gm10]

Thanks! When I run it this is what I get; Is it safe to answer Y or is it possible that that means the repository isn't secure?:

It can mean that, but in this case it was a legit change, Google changed that value to reflect their changed company structure. You're all good now, the change just had to be accepted once.

[beeshyams]

Thanks. I am here with the same problem

I ran the command but it rapidly moved on before I could answer Yes
Running it again doesn't give me option to choose. My case is also complicated by the fact that I avoid kernel updates. They end up forcing keyboard cursor freeze and am sticking to the old kernel version that works.

Now if I try to update from update manager, it first gives me the Chrome repository warning and then if I force to update it starts downloading all updates including kernel which I want to avoid

My thought is to roll back to a previous timeshift and do something (I don't know what) or just live with this problem of not having any updates

what is the best way going forward?

Thanks in advance




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[gm10]

Thanks. I am here with the same problem

I ran the command but it rapidly moved on before I could answer Yes
Running it again doesn't give me option to choose.

Yes, that's expected. The way I gave the command it automatically confirms without requiring your input. The issue should be fixed now.

But I don't understand this part:

Now if I try to update from update manager, it first gives me the Chrome repository warning and then if I force to update it starts downloading all updates including kernel which I want to avoid

First of all reload Update Manager by starting it from the Mint menu. Then apply your updates normally, and if what you describe happens please post a screenshot?

[beeshyams]

@gm10

Thanks for your reply.

Before I even saw this today, I booted the laptop and all was fine . I was able to update selectively

I would have marked it solved but I am not the OP

Thanks for your time and advice

[gm10]

I would have marked it solved but I am not the OP

Thanks for your time and advice

Good to hear. You're welcome.

[LN-cda]

Thanks a million, gm10!!!

[Bluelight]

Thanks LN-cda for your post, I had the exact same problem!

...and Thanks a million as well, gm10 for such a simple solution!!! It worked perfectly!

[gm10]

You're all quite welcome guys.