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Troubleshooting ​

This guide covers common issues you might encounter while using Manjikaze and how to resolve them.

Update Issues ​

"Unable to lock database" Error ​

This error occurs when another package manager instance is running.

Solution: Make sure to check if any package managers are running in the background (Software Update, Pamac, etc.). Wait till they're finished or close them. If that doesn't work you can try to manually remove the lock:

bash
sudo rm /var/lib/pacman/db.lck

If that doesn't work, try:

bash
sudo rm /var/tmp/pamac/dbs/db.lc

"Unrecognized archive format" Error ​

This error occurs when the package database files are corrupted or incomplete.

Solution:

bash
sudo pacman-mirrors -c Global
sudo pacman -Syu

Key and Signature Errors ​

If you encounter key or signature verification errors:

Solution:

bash
sudo pacman-key --refresh-keys
sudo pacman-key --populate archlinux manjaro
sudo pacman -Syu

Conflicting Files Error ​

When pacman reports conflicting files:

Solution:

  1. Identify which package owns the file:

    bash
    pacman -Qo /path/to/file

  2. Either remove the conflicting package or back up and delete the conflicting file.

System Issues ​

System Slow After Update ​

If your system becomes slow after an update:

Solution:

  1. Check for service issues:

    bash
    systemctl --failed

  2. Check journal logs for errors:

    bash
    journalctl -p 3 -xb

Application Crashes ​

For applications crashing after an update:

Solution:

  1. Try reinstalling the application:

    bash
    sudo pacman -S application-name

  2. Check if downgrading helps (use with caution):

    bash
    sudo downgrade application-name

Recovery Options ​

If your system becomes unbootable after an update, you need to take additional steps to work around the full disk encryption:

  1. Boot from a Manjaro Live USB

  2. Decrypt your encrypted partition using your YubiKey:

    bash
    sudo cryptsetup open --type luks /dev/sdXY your_encrypted_volume

    (You'll need to insert your YubiKey when prompted)

  3. Mount your decrypted system:

    bash
    sudo mount /dev/mapper/your_encrypted_volume /mnt
sudo mount /dev/sdXZ /mnt/boot  # If you have a separate boot partition

  4. Chroot into your system:

    bash
    sudo arch-chroot /mnt

  5. Run system updates or repair commands

  6. When finished:

    bash
    exit
sudo umount -R /mnt
sudo cryptsetup close your_encrypted_volume

For more complex issues, consult the Manjaro Wiki or seek help in the Manjaro community forums.

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